PRIVACY POLICY

HipPreservation.org
Effective Date: February 12, 2026

1. Introduction

HipPreservation.org (“Website”) is owned and operated by Nimesh Patel, MD.

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you visit this Website, submit contact forms, request consultation coordination, upload documents, or otherwise interact with the Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you complete a form or submit information through the Website, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Country or location of residence
Age
Description of symptoms
Medical history information voluntarily provided
Medical imaging files (MRI, X-ray, CT scans)
Physician notes or reports
Physical therapy records
Any other information you choose to submit

Medical Documents & File Uploads

If you choose to upload medical records or imaging studies:

Submission is voluntary.
Uploaded materials are provided for preliminary review and consultation coordination purposes only.
Submission does not establish a physician–patient relationship.
Electronic transmission of medical information carries inherent security risks.
Absolute security of transmitted data cannot be guaranteed.
Documents may be reviewed and forwarded to appropriate licensed medical practices for evaluation purposes.

Users should limit submissions to information reasonably necessary for consultation coordination.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages viewed
Date and time of access
Referring website

This information may be collected through cookies or analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

Respond to inquiries
Coordinate consultation requests
Review submitted information for preliminary assessment
Facilitate communication regarding potential evaluation
Improve Website functionality
Analyze usage trends
Maintain security and prevent misuse

HipPreservation.org does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment directly through the Website.

Any communication in response to submitted information is intended for informational and coordination purposes only unless a formal clinical relationship is established separately.

4. Consultation Requests

Submission of information through the Website constitutes a request for consultation coordination only.

Submission does not:

Guarantee review within a specific timeframe
Guarantee acceptance for consultation
Establish eligibility for treatment
Create a physician–patient relationship

A formal physician–patient relationship can only be established through appropriate clinical evaluation within a licensed medical practice setting.

5. Information Sharing

Personal information may be shared:

With licensed medical practices for purposes of consultation coordination
With administrative personnel assisting with scheduling or communication
With third-party service providers that support website hosting, data storage, or analytics
When required by law

Information is not sold to third parties.

6. Website Platform & Data Hosting

This Website is hosted through third-party service providers, including Wix.com.

Information submitted through forms, including uploaded documents, may be stored and processed on servers managed by these providers.

Form submissions may be transmitted via email to designated representatives for review and response. Email communication may not be encrypted and carries inherent security risks.

While reasonable safeguards are implemented, HipPreservation.org does not control the independent security practices of third-party hosting or email platforms.

7. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access or misuse.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users submit information at their own discretion and risk.

8. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained as long as reasonably necessary to:

Respond to inquiries
Coordinate consultation requests
Maintain communication records
Comply with legal obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the inquiry.

9. Cookies & Analytics

The Website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to:

Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Enhance functionality

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies, though certain features of the Website may be affected.

10. International Users

This Website operates from the United States.

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed within the United States.

Users from jurisdictions with specific data protection laws (including the European Union) may have rights under applicable regulations, including:

Access to personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Request for deletion (subject to legal obligations)
Restriction of processing

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. HIPAA Notice

HipPreservation.org is an educational and consultation coordination website and is not a healthcare facility.

Submission of information through the Website does not constitute formal medical treatment.

If information is forwarded to a licensed medical practice, the privacy practices of that practice will govern handling of protected health information under applicable healthcare regulations.