Privacy Policy
Athens Spine and Injury Privacy Policy
At Athens Spine and Injury, your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with our office and providing a safe, secure experience whether you are visiting our website, requesting an appointment, or receiving care from our team.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to help protect your information.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website or contact Athens Spine and Injury, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Your name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Information submitted through our contact or appointment request forms
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Any additional information you choose to include in your message
We may also automatically collect certain technical information during your visit, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Date and time of your visit
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General website usage data
This information helps us improve our website, enhance your experience, and better serve our patients.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used to:
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Respond to your questions or requests
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Schedule or confirm appointments
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Provide information about our services
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Communicate with you regarding your care or upcoming visits
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Improve our website and patient experience
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Maintain the security and functionality of our website
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Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements
We only collect the information necessary to provide quality care and exceptional service.
Your Healthcare Information
If you become a patient of Athens Spine and Injury, your medical records are maintained in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
Please note that information submitted through our website or by standard email should not be considered a secure method for transmitting confidential medical information. If you need to discuss private health concerns, we encourage you to contact our office directly.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Like many websites, Athens Spine and Injury uses cookies and analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website.
These technologies help us:
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Improve website performance
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Remember user preferences
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Analyze website traffic
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Enhance your browsing experience
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Identify opportunities to improve our content and services
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that doing so may affect certain features of our website.
Third-Party Services
To provide a reliable online experience, our website may utilize trusted third-party providers for services such as:
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Website hosting
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Appointment request forms
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Website analytics
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Security monitoring
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Email communications
These service providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information.
Sharing Your Information
Athens Spine and Injury respects your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only when:
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Required by law
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Necessary to comply with legal obligations
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Needed to protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice or patients
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Authorized by you
Text Messages & Communications
If you choose to communicate with Athens Spine and Injury by text message or opt in to receive SMS notifications, you may receive appointment reminders, scheduling updates, or other communications related to your care.
Message frequency may vary.
Standard message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying STOP to any message.
Protecting Your Information
Athens Spine and Injury uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we work hard to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or online data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information.
Because we do not control these websites, Athens Spine and Injury is not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you choose to visit.
Children's Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website. If we become aware that information has been submitted by a child, we will promptly remove it from our records.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Athens Spine and Injury may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practice, technology, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect their information.
Contact Athens Spine and Injury
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.
Athens Spine and Injury
855 Sunset Drive, Suite 3
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: (706) 353-8032
We appreciate the trust you place in Athens Spine and Injury and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing compassionate, patient-centered chiropractic care.