Last updated: October 5, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Next Journey Orthopaedics & Wellness (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website nextjourneyortho.com. This policy applies to website visitors and online interactions. It is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how we handle protected health information (PHI) in our medical practice.
Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Next Journey Orthopaedics & Wellness
8255 Greensboro Drive, Suite 150, McLean, VA 22102
Phone: (571) 416‑8244 · Email: nextjourneycares@nextjourneyortho.com
Scope & Relationship to HIPAA
This website policy covers information collected through our public site and online tools embedded on it. For PHI created or received in our role as a healthcare provider, please see our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. Do not submit PHI via general contact forms or email.
Information We Collect
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Information you provide (contact details you submit in forms, preferences).
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Information collected automatically (device/usage data, cookies, analytics if enabled).
How We Use Information
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Operate, maintain, and improve the site and its security.
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Respond to inquiries and scheduling requests (without PHI in public forms).
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Measure site performance and understand what content helps patients.
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Comply with legal obligations and enforce site terms.
Legal Bases (EU/UK visitors)
Where applicable: consent (analytics cookies), performance of a request, and legitimate interests (security, quality improvement) balanced with your rights.
Cookies & Analytics
Essential cookies support site operation. With your consent, we may use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). Manage preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings; see vendor opt-outs.
Advertising & Third‑Party Tools
We do not sell personal information. Some tools (maps, fonts, call‑tracking) may receive limited technical data to provide their service. Third‑party sites have their own policies.
Sharing
We share data with service providers under contracts requiring confidentiality and limited use (hosting, email, security, analytics), or as legally required.
Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Virginia (CDPA) & U.S.
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Rights to access, correct, delete certain personal data; opt‑out of targeted advertising (if used).
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Submit requests to privacy@nextjourneyortho.com. We will verify and respond per law.
EU/UK GDPR
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Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection; withdraw consent where applicable.
Do Not Track
We currently do not respond to DNT signals. Use cookie controls and vendor opt‑outs.
Data Retention
We retain website data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Aggregated, de‑identified data may be retained for analytics.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate for a website environment.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed in the U.S., where laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Do Not Track
We currently do not respond to DNT signals. Use cookie controls and vendor opt‑outs.
Do Not Track
We currently do not respond to DNT signals. Use cookie controls and vendor opt‑outs.
Contact
Email privacy@nextjourneyortho.com or write to our McLean address above.
This template is informational and not legal advice. Please consult counsel to tailor it and your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.