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Some of the information contained in this site relates to medical topics and issues; however, no information in the site should be construed as medical advice. All questions regarding your health or possible health problems should be directed to your physician. In addition, this site includes links to other Web sites; however, Orthopedic Specialists does not endorse the linked sites and takes no responsibility for the content or information contained in the linked sites.
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Questions
If you have any questions about any of Iowa Specialty Orthopedics privacy practices, please contact Iowa Specialty Orthopedics, Attn: Privacy Officer, 2700 1st Ave. S., Ste. 100, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Web Privacy Policy
ONLINE PRIVACY INFORMATION
This page provides a general overview of how Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics websites collect information, how that information is used, and how we protect information you provide to us.
Individual Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics websites may establish their own information collection practices as permitted by law and may provide additional privacy information.
Information Gathered Automatically
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that collect information about website activity. ISHC sites use cookies for two primary purposes—to carry info about your current site visit from one page to the next, and to recognize you and remember your preferences on any subsequent visits.
You can disable cookies by changing preference settings in your web browser. You can use many ISHC websites with cookies disabled, but may find that some functions require cookies.
Pixel Tags
Also called web beacons, web bugs, or clear GIFs, pixel tags are tiny image files that may be used to monitor website use. Disabling cookies in your web browser preferences will prevent pixel tags from collecting any unique information.
Pixel tags also may be used to track whether you open email messages we send. You can disable some pixel tags by turning off HTML display or images in your email software.
Third-Party Tracking Tools
Many ISHC websites use third-party tracking tools to monitor and improve sites or to provide ads and other information that may be of interest to users. These tools may collect the following information:
- Internet protocol (IP) address for your computer/device
- Internet service provider
- Website from which you arrived
- Operating system and web browser software
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages you visit on this site
- Terms you use in our site’s search engines
Third-party tools like Google Analytics help website administrators track site usage, understand how users find sites, and improve website function and content.
Other third-party tools show ISHC advertisements on sites across the web. Using cookies and related technologies, these tools show ads to people who’ve previously visited our websites or might be interested in our sites based on other sites they’ve visited.
You can opt out of these services:
You may also see ISHC ads served to web users in specific geographic areas, or ads that appear to every user who visits a given website. These ads may appear regardless of your browsing behavior.
Server Logs
Like third-party tracking tools, our web servers routinely generate logs that include basic information helpful in monitoring website usage and performance:
- IP address
- Web browser software and plugins
- Date and time of your visit
- Path taken through our sites
- Files downloaded and time spent accessing video or audio files
- Any errors you encounter
Information You Provide
ISHC websites may request personal information via forms, surveys, etc. Each site should disclose how this information will be used and, in keeping with ISHC policy, use it only for the purpose described.
You can choose whether to provide this information. Providing personal information on a voluntary basis may be necessary for certain services (for example, joining a mailing list or registering interest in a program).
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics will not share your personal information with third parties except:
- As required by law
- As necessary to protect the Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics’ interests
- With vendors contracted by ISHC who have agreed to keep this information confidential
If you express interest about programs, ISHC units and vendors contracted by ISHC may match limited personal information with information about how you use ISHC websites.
Information From Other Sources
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics may get more information about you—like name, age, gender, or social media activity—by searching the Internet or querying third parties. ISHC units or vendors contracted by ISHC only collect data that’s publicly available or provided by a third party according to its terms of use. This information helps ISHC provide you with information tailored to your interests.
Links
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics websites may include links to non-ISHC sites. ISHC is not responsible for privacy practices on non-ISHC sites.
Disclaimer
Web technologies are continually changing, and Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics departments and programs use various technologies and practices on their own websites. We will update this statement to provide an overview of general ISHC privacy practices, but it may not address every topic for every site.
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics, its units, employees, and agents shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of information obtained through the use of ISHC websites.
Consent
By using Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics websites, you consent to the terms of this privacy statement.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics’ privacy policies, please contact Iowa Specialty Hospital, Attn: Privacy Officer, 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, Iowa, 50525.
Obtaining information from us
If you want to get non-medical information about you that may be in our records: The Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 provide you certain rights to get information about you that is in our records. To learn more about the circumstances under which you can get and correct this information, visit our Freedom of Information Act page.
You may also obtain details about how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to that information.
