Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 28, 2025
Winter Park Hernia Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Florida state privacy laws, and best practices related to the collection and handling of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit forms, or otherwise interact with us online.
HIPAA Compliance
Any information submitted outside of this website, including during clinical visits or over the phone, is protected under HIPAA regulations. Internally, we adhere to strict safeguards to maintain the privacy and security of your health information.
Protected Health Information (PHI) – This website is not intended for the submission of personal health or medical information. Please do not include sensitive medical or personal health details in our contact form or via our contact email provided here. If you are a patient and need to share protected health information, please contact us directly by phone or visit our office in person.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information through our website:
- Contact Information: Your name, phone number, email address, or mailing address when you submit a form.
- General Comments or Questions: Submitted through our website’s contact or comment forms.
- Website Use Data: Information about your interaction with our site, including IP address, browser type, device data, and browsing behavior, possibly collected via cookies or third-party services such as Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
- Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor traffic and site performance (via tools like Google Analytics)
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Cookies & Third-Party Tracking
Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide analytical data. Third-party advertising platforms, such as Google or Microsoft, may place cookies to show you targeted ads based on your interactions with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only when necessary:
- With third-party service providers who help us operate our website or respond to inquiries (e.g., hosting providers, form processors)
- When required to comply with legal obligations, such as subpoenas or law enforcement requests
- All third-party vendors are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Submitting information via online forms is done at your own risk.
Your Rights and Choices
You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time. You may also opt out of communications or withdraw consent where applicable by contacting us.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, you may contact us at:
Winter Park Hernia Center
2055 Glenwood Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: 407-478-5060
Toll-Free: 1-866-943-7642
Fax: 407-645-2555
Email: office.kollersurgical@gmail.com
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
