Online Privacy Policy

Mountain Valley Orthopedics ("MVO," "we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Online Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge the information practices described in this policy.

We may update this Online Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time.

This Online Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Mountain Valley Orthopedics website. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be accessed through links on our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before sharing personal information.

Information We Collect

You may voluntarily provide personal information when requesting an appointment, completing an online form, contacting our office, or interacting with other features of our website. Depending on your interaction, this information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms, appointment requests, or other website features

We may also automatically collect certain technical information during your visit, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages viewed
Date and time of your visit
Referring website or search engine

This information helps us operate and improve our website, enhance the visitor experience, and better understand how our online resources are used.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to appointment requests, questions, and other inquiries
Provide information or services you request
Improve our website and online experience
Evaluate website performance and visitor activity
Communicate with you regarding information you have requested or elected to receive
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Website Analytics

We may use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to 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 website functionality, remember your preferences, and collect information about how visitors use our website.

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the website.

Sharing Information

We may share your information only when necessary to:

Provide services you have requested
Work with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or supporting our services
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, or lawful requests
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Mountain Valley Orthopedics, our patients, or others

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This Online Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Mountain Valley Orthopedics 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 additional information about how your protected health information is used and protected.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Mountain Valley Orthopedics is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Protecting Your Information

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we make every reasonable effort to protect your information, no method of electronic 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 from children through this website. If we become aware that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to This Online Privacy Policy

We may revise this Online Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices or legal obligations. Any updates 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.

Mountain Valley Orthopedics
600 Plaza Court C
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Phone: (570) 421-7020

Effective Date

June 2026