Effective Date: July 8, 2026
At Palo Alto Spine and Functional Health, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
[https://paloaltoclinic.com](https://paloaltoclinic.com).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better care and services to our patients. This includes:
- Personal Contact Information: If you use our contact forms or request an appointment, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details you choose to share about your condition.
- Usage Data & Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor website traffic, analyze how visitors interact with our site, and improve user experience. This may include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule and confirm your chiropractic appointments.
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
- Improve our website design, performance, and services.
- Send relevant health updates or clinic announcements (only if you have opted in).
3. Data Sharing and Protection
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or manage clinic scheduling, and these partners are legally bound to keep your data confidential.
Please Note (Medical Disclaimer): This website privacy policy applies specifically to information collected online through this website. Protecting your protected health information (PHI) is our highest priority. When you become a patient at our clinic, you will receive our comprehensive HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices detailing how your medical records and clinical health data are safeguarded.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you submit an inquiry through our contact forms, that communication and its metadata are retained to help us assist you and maintain business records. We store this information securely and delete it when it is no longer required for administrative, legal, or care-coordination purposes.
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or request that we update or delete it. This does not include any data we are legally obligated to retain for medical, administrative, or legal compliance.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as Google Maps for directions or videos). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited those third-party sites directly. They may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with that content.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:
Website: Palo Alto Spine and Functional Health Contact Page
Address: 3239 El Camino Real #230, Palo Alto, CA 94306