Privacy Policy for Foot and Ankle LA

Effective Date: June 18, 2025

Welcome to Foot and Ankle LA (https://footandanklela.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information under California law.

 We collect the following types of personal information when you use our website:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (e.g., when you fill out our contact or appointment forms)
   
• Health-Related Details: Any information you voluntarily share related to your foot or ankle condition
   
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited (collected via cookies or third-party analytics tools)
   
• Payment or Insurance Information: If applicable, when submitted via our forms or payment tools

 We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests
   
• Improve your experience on our website
   
• Deliver relevant health information or updates (if you’ve opted in)
   
• Ensure site functionality and security
   
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
   

We do not sell your personal information.

 We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
   
• Remember your preferences
   
• Improve website functionality
   

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may impact your experience on our site.

 We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools, appointment software) who help us operate our website and business
   
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights or safety
   

We do not share your personal data for advertising purposes.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents may have the right to:

• Request to know what personal information we collect and why
   
• Request deletion of your personal information
   
• Opt-out of the sale of your information (note: we do not sell your information)
   
• Appoint an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf
   

To make a request, please email us at info@footandanklela.com or call us at (310) 641- 3555

 We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. 

 Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

 Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

At Foot and Ankle LA, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Please be aware that while we take reasonable steps to secure any personal health information (PHI) submitted through our website, email, or online forms, these electronic communications may not be fully secure.

We recommend that you do not submit sensitive health or medical information via our website forms or email. For secure communication regarding your medical care, please contact our office directly at (310) 641-3555.

By using this website and submitting your information, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks of electronic communication.

If you have questions about this policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Foot and Ankle LA
8540 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 106
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 641-3555
Email: info@footandanklela.com