How we protect and handle your information
Last Updated: February 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Bends Foot and Ankle ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information from individuals who visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us ("Consumers"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.
We collect the following types of information:
When you visit our website or use our services, we may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing, and/or promotional materials that may be of interest to you. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by contacting us, or by responding STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to any SMS message we send.
We may also collect certain information automatically when you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit.
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember certain information. We use cookies to improve your experience, increase security, and measure website usage and effectiveness. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
When you use our website, we automatically collect and store certain information in server logs, including your internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser language, referring URL, device information, and the date and time of your visit.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We may use your information to provide you with our podiatric services and to respond to your inquiries.
We may use your contact information to send you important updates and promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time.
We may use your information to analyze and improve our website's functionality, content, and user experience.
We do not share or sell your Personally Identifiable Information to third parties for marketing purposes. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in performing essential business functions, such as payment processing, customer support, and website maintenance.
We may disclose your information when required by law or to comply with legal processes.
In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition of our business, we may transfer your information to the acquiring company, but your data will continue to be protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
You have the following rights regarding your information:
We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action. We comply with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Note: Bends Foot and Ankle does provide podiatric care to patients of all ages, including children. The collection and handling of health information for minor patients during the course of treatment is governed by our HIPAA Privacy Policy.
As a healthcare provider, Bends Foot and Ankle is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The use and disclosure of your protected health information (PHI) is governed by separate HIPAA regulations and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
For detailed information about how we handle your medical records and protected health information, please review our HIPAA Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our corporate office at: