Online Privacy Policy
Iowa Ortho (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you choose to share with us. This Online Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
When you use our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms, appointment requests, or other online forms
We may also automatically collect certain technical information about your visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website or search engine
This information helps us maintain, improve, and secure our website while providing insight into how visitors use our online resources.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Process appointment or information requests
- Improve the performance and usability of our website
- Analyze website traffic and visitor trends
- Maintain the security and integrity of our website
- Communicate with you about our services, when appropriate
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Sharing Information
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services on our behalf. These providers are required to protect your information and may use it only to perform services for Iowa Ortho.
We may also disclose information if required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights, the safety of our patients or visitors, or the security of our systems.
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
This Online Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Iowa Ortho website. The collection, use, and disclosure of protected health information related to your medical care are governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices for more information about how your protected health information is handled.
Website Analytics
We may use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website and improve the overall user experience. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, browser type, device type, and general geographic location. The information collected is generally aggregated and is not intended to personally identify individual visitors.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, collect website usage information, and support website functionality.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the website.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Iowa Ortho is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Protecting Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.
Changes to This Online Privacy Policy
We may update this Online Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Online Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
Iowa Ortho
450 Laurel St., Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 247-8400
Effective Date
July 2026