Effective date: October 27, 2026

 

Bear River Foot & Ankle Institute ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

 

Information We Collect

 

When you use the forms on this website, such as our appointment request form, we collect the information you choose to provide. This may include your name, phone number, email address, preferred appointment time, and the reason for your visit.

 

Like most websites, this site also automatically collects basic technical information, such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, and general location based on your IP address. This is collected through cookies and similar tools used by our website platform.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information you provide to respond to your request, contact you to schedule or confirm an appointment, and answer your questions. We use technical information to keep the website running well and to understand how visitors use it.

 

We do not sell your personal information.

 

Please Do Not Send Detailed Medical Information Through This Website

 

Our website forms are meant for scheduling and general questions. Please do not include detailed medical history or other sensitive health information in a website form. We will gather that information securely when you become a patient.

 

Your Health Information

 

Once you become a patient, your protected health information is handled under the federal HIPAA Privacy Rule and our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available from our office.

 

Sharing Your Information

 

We share information only with service providers who help us operate this website and our practice, such as our website hosting platform (Wix), and only as needed to provide those services. We may also share information if required by law.

 

Third-Party Services

 

This website may include features from third parties, such as Google Maps. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

 

Cookies

 

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the website may not work properly without them.

 

Children's Privacy

 

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. Appointment requests for minors should be made by a parent or guardian.

 

Security

 

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. No method of sending information over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

 

Contact Us

 

If you have questions about this policy or your information, please contact us:

 

Bear River Foot & Ankle Institute

 

1130 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

 

(208) 617-3226