Last updated: 2025
The Trauma Institute (trauma-institute.com) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to this website. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions — When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message.
- Newsletter subscriptions — If you subscribe to email communications from the Trauma Institute, we collect your email address and name.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data — Standard web analytics data including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and general geographic region (country/region level, not precise location).
- Cookies — Small files stored on your device to improve website functionality and analyse website usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- To send newsletters and communications where you have opted in
- To analyse and improve website functionality and content
- To fulfil any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
HIPAA Notice
This website is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not store, transmit, or process Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA. Contact form submissions through this website do not constitute protected health communications. For HIPAA-compliant clinical communications, please use the secure patient portal provided by your clinician.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including: the right to access personal information we hold about you; the right to correct inaccurate information; the right to request deletion; and the right to opt out of communications at any time.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services including web analytics providers and email marketing platforms. These services have their own privacy policies and practices.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or requests regarding your personal information may be directed through the contact form.