Privacy Policy for SEP Orthopedics (orthosep.com)
Last Updated: February 7, 2026
1. Introduction
At SEP Orthopedics (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information on our website, orthosep.com. This policy applies only to information collected through our website and does not apply to information collected offline or through our patient portal, which is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).
2. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
As a healthcare provider, the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) is of the utmost importance. Our use of PHI is strictly governed by HIPAA.
-
Website Forms: If you submit medical history or symptom information through a contact form on this site, that information becomes part of your medical record and is protected under HIPAA.
-
Notice of Privacy Practices: For a full description of how your medical information is used and disclosed, please review our [Link to Notice of Privacy Practices PDF], which is available at our office locations.
3. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
-
Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details shared via contact forms.
-
Technical Data: To improve our website, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, and pages visited via cookies and analytics tools.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
-
Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests.
-
Provide information about our services, including our Physical Therapy and Spinal Medicine departments.
-
Improve website functionality and security.
-
No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or sensitive health data to third parties.
5. Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) Compliance
Under the CTDPA, Connecticut residents have specific rights regarding their “Consumer Health Data”:
-
Right to Access: You may request to confirm whether we are processing your personal data.
-
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal data provided by or obtained about you.
-
Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising.
-
Sensitive Data Consent: We do not process “sensitive data” (as defined by CT law) without your prior consent.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect your data. However, please be aware that no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
SEP Orthopedics
73 Sand Pit Road, Suite 204, Danbury, CT 06810
203 212-8000
info@orthosep.com