Effective date: October 29, 2026
At Delta Wound Partners, accessible from https://deltawound.org, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors and patients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website or contact us through it. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Protected health information we receive as a healthcare provider is governed by HIPAA and described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, which controls if it conflicts with this policy. A Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to each patient during their initial visit.
- Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our website, including:
- Personal information: such as your name, phone number, email address, and any other information you provide when contacting us.
- Referral and health information: such as a patient’s name, date of birth, and reason for referral, submitted through our referral form.
- Technical information: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your visit (for example, pages visited and time spent on each page).
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to referrals and requests for care
- Schedule and coordinate patient visits
- Verify insurance coverage
- Respond to questions and provide support
- Communicate important updates about our services
- Analyze website performance and improve the user experience
- How We Share Your Information
We may share information in the following ways:
- With our providers and staff: to deliver and coordinate care.
- With a patient’s healthcare team: such as referring providers, primary care providers, and home health agencies, as permitted by law.
- With service providers: who help us operate our website and business. Any service provider that handles protected health information must sign a Business Associate Agreement and protect that information as HIPAA requires.
- For legal reasons: to comply with legal requirements, regulations, or court orders.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and improve its performance. We do not use tracking technologies to share health information submitted through our forms with advertising platforms. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and circumstances, you may have rights regarding your information, including the right to access, correct, or request restrictions on its use. Rights regarding your health information are described in our Notice of Privacy Practices. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party websites, including healthcare partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information online from children under 13. Care for minors is arranged through a parent or legal guardian.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
- Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@deltawound.org or 504-644-5521.