Effective Date: June 7, 2025
At Essex Hand Surgery, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our blog at [essexhandsurgery.com] (or applicable domain).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
- Name and email address (only if submitted via contact form, comment section, or newsletter sign-up)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms
b) Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and version
- IP address (anonymized)
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or comments
- Improve user experience on our blog
- Monitor and analyze website traffic and usage trends
- Send email newsletters (only if you subscribe)
- Prevent spam and improve site security
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze user behavior (via Google Analytics)
- Remember your preferences for a better browsing experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics – to collect website usage data
- Mailchimp (or similar) – to manage newsletter subscriptions
These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them separately.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL, firewall, anti-spam filters) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we have about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data use (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
To make a request, contact us at [your email].
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Essex Hand Surgery
Email: [info@essexhandsurgery.com]
Website: [www.essexhandsurgery.com]