Blue Ridge Health Clinic (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored and disclosed when you visit blueridgehealthclinic.com (the “Website”).
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect certain information automatically or voluntarily.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
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Contact us.
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Submit feedback.
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Subscribe to an email newsletter, if available.
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Submit a correction request.
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Complete a form on the Website.
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Otherwise communicate with us.
This information may include your name, email address and the contents of your message.
Please do not send sensitive medical information through a general contact form unless the Website specifically provides a secure method for doing so.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Operating system
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Approximate geographic information
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Pages visited
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Referring website
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Date and time of visits
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General Website usage information
This information may be collected through server logs, analytics tools, cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
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Operate and maintain the Website.
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Respond to inquiries.
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Improve Website content and usability.
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Understand how visitors use the Website.
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Monitor Website performance.
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Detect and prevent security problems, spam or abuse.
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Maintain Website functionality.
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Comply with applicable legal obligations.
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Provide newsletters or requested communications, where applicable.
We do not use information submitted through the Website to provide individualized medical diagnosis or treatment.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. They can help websites remember preferences, understand visitor activity and improve functionality.
Depending on the services used by the Website, cookies may be used for:
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Website functionality
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Analytics
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Performance measurement
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Advertising
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Security
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User preferences
You can generally manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
4. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to understand general Website traffic and usage.
Analytics providers may collect information such as device information, pages visited, approximate location and interaction data.
Analytics information is generally used in aggregated or otherwise managed forms to understand Website performance and improve our content.
5. Advertising
The Website may display advertising provided by third-party advertising networks.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, measure or personalize advertisements, depending on their services and your applicable privacy choices.
We do not control the privacy practices of independent advertising providers. Visitors should review the relevant provider’s privacy policy and available privacy controls.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites.
Once you leave Blue Ridge Health Clinic and visit another website, that website’s privacy policy applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
7. How We Protect Information
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information collected through the Website.
However, no internet transmission, website, server or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should avoid submitting sensitive personal or medical information through ordinary website forms or email unless an appropriate secure method is specifically provided.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to maintain business and Website records, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations or otherwise fulfill legitimate operational requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed and appropriate action can be taken.
10. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information, which may include rights to:
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Request access to certain personal information.
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Request correction of inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of certain information.
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Object to or restrict certain processing.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
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Opt out of certain marketing communications.
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Exercise applicable cookie or advertising choices.
The availability of these rights depends on applicable law and the circumstances of the processing.
11. Email Communications
If you voluntarily subscribe to a newsletter or other email communication, you may unsubscribe using the instructions included in the relevant communication.
We may retain limited information necessary to record your communication preferences.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, technology, services, legal requirements or privacy practices.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Blue Ridge Health Clinic
Website: blueridgehealthclinic.com
14. Important Medical Privacy Notice
Blue Ridge Health Clinic is an online health-information website. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the Website should not be treated as a secure healthcare provider portal or medical-record system.
Do not submit confidential medical records, diagnoses, prescription information or other highly sensitive health information through ordinary website forms or public comments.
For personal medical concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional directly.