Effective Date: 4/25/25
This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Matt DiPaola (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide through our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when filling out our contact form or requesting our special reports.
- Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the personal information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries or questions
- Send you our free special reports or educational materials
- Subscribe you to our email list when you submit a form on our website
- Deliver occasional email newsletters or updates related to orthopedic education and services
- Improve our website’s performance and user experience
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for advertising or other commercial purposes.
3. Email Marketing and Opt-Out
If you submit your name and email address through our website, you will be subscribed to our email list. These emails may include helpful educational resources, practice updates, or announcements from Dr. DiPaola.
You can unsubscribe at any time in one of the following ways:
- Click the “unsubscribe” link included in any marketing email
- Contact us directly using our Contact Form and request removal from the list
We are fully compliant with the CAN-SPAM Act and ensure all commercial emails contain accurate sender information and opt-out instructions.
4. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights (Including GDPR and CCPA Rights)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information.
- Objection or Restriction: You can object to or request a restriction on how we use your data.
- Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Do Not Sell My Information: We do not sell personal information, but California residents may still request this confirmation under CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Form. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for or directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our business practices. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our website’s Contact Form.