Last Updated: 01/23/2026
Greater Texas Orthopedic Associates, LLC (“GTOA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a responsible and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit our website, interact with our services, submit forms, leave comments, or communicate with us online. This policy applies solely to information collected through our website and digital platforms and does not replace or modify any rights or obligations under applicable healthcare privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
a. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Fill out contact or appointment request forms
- Submit inquiries or messages
- Leave comments on blog posts
- Subscribe to communications
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information you choose to include in your message or comment
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs and general usage data
This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
Use of Cookies and Analytics Tools
We use cookies and third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to:
- Understand how users interact with our website
- Monitor website performance and traffic trends
- Improve website functionality, content, and user experience
These tools collect aggregated and anonymized data and do not provide us with direct access to personally identifiable information. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Provide information about our services
- Improve website performance and content
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not use website-collected information to provide medical advice or establish a physician patient relationship.
Medical and Health-Related Information Disclaimer
Our website is intended for informational purposes only. Any information submitted through website forms, comments, or communications should not be considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA.
Please do not submit sensitive medical details through the website. Formal medical care, diagnosis, and treatment occur only through direct clinical encounters with our providers.
Comments and Public Content
If you leave comments on our website:
- The information you submit may be publicly visible
- We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove comments that are inappropriate, misleading, or violate applicable laws or policies
We are not responsible for information voluntarily disclosed by users in public comment sections.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be disclosed only:
- To trusted service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, or technical support
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of GTOA, our users, or others
Any service providers we work with are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be removed promptly.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
Greater Texas Orthopedic Associates, LLC
324 North 23rd. Street Beaumont, TX 77707
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (409) 600-8707