Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you contact us through our website form, we may collect the following information:

• Name
  
• Email address
  
• Phone number
  
• Whether a doctor has deemed surgery necessary (Yes/No)
  
• Whether you have imaging (Yes/No)
  
• Description of your symptoms
  

We also collect non-personal information through Google Analytics, such as browser type, device, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to inquiries
  
• Schedule initial consultations for spine surgery
  
• Improve our website and services
  

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Use of Cookies and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site and improve user experience. Google Analytics may collect information like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can opt out by using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

4. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

If you would like to update, correct, or delete any personal information you have provided, please contact us at lovecchiooffice@hss.edu.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Dr. Francis Lovecchio, MD PC

Hospital for Special Surgery
541 East 71st Street
New York, NY 10021

(212) 224-7930
lovecchiooffice@hss.edu