PRIVACY POLICY
Vital Mobility Foot & Ankle Care, PLLC | www.vital-mobility.com
Effective Date: July 10, 2026 | Last Updated: July 10, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Website Visitors
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search engine
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
Contact and Appointment Requests
When you contact us through our website, phone, or email, we may collect:
- Your name, phone number, and email address
- Reason for inquiry or appointment request
- Any health information you voluntarily provide
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Any health-related information you provide -- whether through this website, by phone, or in person -- is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA and is handled in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices, available on this website and at our office.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments
- Provide podiatric medical care and related services
- Communicate with you about your care, appointments, and follow-up
- Comply with applicable federal and Florida law
- Improve our website and patient experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. HIPAA
This practice is a HIPAA-covered entity. All protected health information is handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the HITECH Act, and applicable Florida law. Our full Notice of Privacy Practices is available on this website and will be provided to all patients at their first visit.
4. How We Protect Your Information
- This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted
- Patient health information is stored in a HIPAA-compliant electronic health records system
- Access to PHI is limited to Dr. Dwarampudi and authorized business associates only
- We have signed Business Associate Agreements with all vendors who handle PHI
- We do not store credit card information on our servers
No method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we implement industry-standard safeguards, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information you transmit to us electronically.
In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and applicable authorities as required by applicable federal and Florida law.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies do not contain PHI. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly as a result. We do not use cookies to track your health-related activities.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as booking platforms or patient portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any information.
7. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. Do not submit any personal information to this site if you are 13 years old or younger. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will delete it promptly. To report a concern or request deletion, contact us at info@vital-mobility.com.
8. Your Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to applicable medical record retention requirements
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- File a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov/ocr
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vital-mobility.com or 813-725-9226.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
Vital Mobility Foot & Ankle Care, PLLC
Dr. Aparna Dwarampudi, DPM
17929 Hunting Bow Circle, Suite 101, Lutz, FL 33558
Phone: (813) 725-9226
Email: info@vital-mobility.com
Website: www.vital-mobility.com