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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2026

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Atlanta Neurosurgical & Spine Institute (ANSI) (“ANSI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit www.theansi.com (the “Website”).

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Important: This Website is not intended for medical emergencies and does not replace professional medical care or direct communication with your healthcare provider.

 

2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide information through the Website, including:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address (if provided by you)

  • Reason for inquiry or appointment request

  • Newsletter sign-up information

Please do not submit sensitive medical information (such as diagnoses, medical records, insurance details, or Social Security numbers) through Website forms unless specifically instructed by ANSI staff.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website

  • Referring website or link

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and improvement purposes only.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

  • Respond to appointment requests or inquiries

  • Contact you regarding services you requested

  • Send newsletters or practice updates (you may opt out at any time)

  • Improve Website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

 

4. HIPAA & Protected Health Information (PHI)

ANSI complies with applicable federal and state healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Please note:

  • This Website is not a HIPAA-compliant patient portal

  • Information submitted through general Website forms is not intended for secure medical communication

  • Official medical communications occur through approved clinical systems or direct contact with our office

Patients will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices related to Protected Health Information as required by law.

 

5. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze Website traffic. Cookies do not collect medical or sensitive personal information.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.

 

6. Sharing of Information

ANSI does not sell or rent your personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With trusted third-party service providers assisting with Website operations (e.g., hosting or analytics)

  • When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate data protection safeguards.

 

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information submitted through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

 

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of newsletters or marketing communications

  • Request correction or deletion of contact information you have submitted

To make a request, please contact our office by phone.

 

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. ANSI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

11. Contact Information

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

Atlanta Neurosurgical & Spine Institute (ANSI)
📞 404.265.6701
🌐 www.theansi.com

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