Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: PLACEHOLDER — Review with counsel.
1. Information We Collect
North County Orthopedic Medical Group ("we," "our") collects information you provide directly — including name, contact details, insurance and demographic information, and health information submitted through forms on this site or during your visit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to schedule appointments, provide medical care, process insurance and workers' compensation claims, prepare medical-legal reports when engaged, and communicate with you about your care.
3. Sharing of Information
We share protected health information only as permitted by HIPAA — for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and as authorized by you or required by law. See our Notice of Privacy Practices for full details.
4. Website Analytics & Cookies
This site may use basic analytics cookies to measure traffic. No protected health information is stored in cookies or third-party analytics.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. Forms submitted through this site transmit securely via HTTPS and are not stored client-side.
6. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or an accounting of disclosures of your health information. Contact our Privacy Officer using the information on our Contact page.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the current version.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy? Call (858) 457-4040.