Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026 · Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1 Introduction
Stewart Chiropractic Center (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at gostewarthealth.com (“Website”) or interact with us in connection with our chiropractic services.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our Website and through your interactions with our practice. Please read this Policy carefully. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
HIPAA Notice
As a chiropractic healthcare practice, Stewart Chiropractic Center is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) collected in the context of your care is governed separately by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which you receive upon becoming a patient. This Website Privacy Policy covers information collected through our Website and general business interactions.
2 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
| Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address, phone number | Contact forms, appointment scheduling, direct communication |
| Appointment Information | Requested appointment date and time, reason for visit | Online scheduling tools, phone calls |
| Usage Data | Browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL | Automatically through cookies and analytics tools |
| Communications | Messages submitted through contact forms, email correspondence | Directly from you when you contact us |
We do not collect sensitive health or medical information through our Website. Any health information you share in the context of your care is protected under HIPAA and governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.
3 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about your appointments
- To schedule, confirm, and manage appointments at our practice
- To send appointment reminders and practice-related communications
- To improve our Website, services, and patient experience
- To analyze Website usage and understand how visitors interact with our content
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
- To send periodic updates about our practice, if you have opted in to receive such communications
We will not use your information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purposes described above without your prior notice or consent.
4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device.
We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the Website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Functional cookies — remember your preferences to improve your experience
5 Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website or conducting our business (e.g., appointment scheduling platforms, email services), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: If our practice is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
- With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6 Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmitted through our Website
- Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only
- Regular review of our data collection and storage practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at (615) 447-5088.
7 Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including online appointment scheduling platforms. Once you navigate to a third-party website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Third-party services linked from our Website, such as appointment scheduling tools, operate under their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting any personal information through those services.
8 Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by contacting us directly or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided at the end of this Policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Please note that these rights apply to personal information collected through our Website and general business interactions. Rights related to your protected health information in the context of your care are governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
9 Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
Chiropractic care for pediatric patients, including newborns and children, is provided with parental or guardian consent and is governed by applicable laws and our clinical intake processes. Any information collected in the context of pediatric care is protected under HIPAA.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
10 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Stewart Chiropractic Center
326 New Shackle Island Road, Suite 100
Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
(615) 447-5088 · info@gostewarthealth.com
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