Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 21, 2026
Privacy Policy
Welcome to Thrive Medicals (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how Thrive Medicals collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website.
Important: This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and online services. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we use and protect your Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you become a patient of Thrive Medicals, you will receive our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following information.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Appointment requests
- Messages submitted through our contact forms
- Any other information you choose to provide
Please do not submit confidential medical information through website contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so by Thrive Medicals.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location based on your IP address
This information helps us improve our website, monitor performance, and maintain security.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Thrive Medicals may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Measure website performance
- Enhance website security
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule appointments
- Communicate with you
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain website security
- Prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Analyze website usage and performance
We do not sell your personal information.
When We Share Information
We may share information with trusted third parties that help us operate our business, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Appointment scheduling providers
- Technology vendors
- Analytics providers
- Email communication providers
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
- Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
These third parties are expected to safeguard your information appropriately.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
If you become a patient of Thrive Medicals, your medical records and Protected Health Information (PHI) are governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
This website Privacy Policy does not govern how your medical information is used or disclosed under HIPAA.
Please avoid sending medical records or sensitive medical information through general website contact forms or email unless specifically instructed to do so.
Data Security
Thrive Medicals maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information collected through this website.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
- Appointment scheduling
- Interactive maps
- Spam prevention services
These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Thrive Medicals is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those external websites.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If we learn that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact Thrive Medicals to:
- Update your contact information
- Ask questions about this Privacy Policy
- Request information regarding personal information collected through this website
Requests relating to medical records or Protected Health Information should be made according to our medical records procedures and applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Thrive Medicals may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated Effective Date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Thrive Medicals
6526 Rising Sun Court
Waynesville, OH 45068
Phone: (513) 490-9825
Email: Thrivemedicalclinic1@gmail.com
Notice of Privacy Practices
Patients should review our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected, used, and disclosed under HIPAA. A copy is available at our office and on our website.