Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how this website — matthewharbmd.com — handles information when you visit it or submit the contact form. It covers only what this website does. Your clinical care and the communications systems used by the practice (including text-message appointment reminders) are governed separately by The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, of which our practice is a member.

What this website collects

• Information you submit through the contact form (such as your name, email, phone number, and the details you choose to share).
• Standard usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general device information, collected the way most websites collect it.

Cookies and analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. It collects limited device and usage information and sets cookies; it does not receive your name or health information. You can opt out through your browser settings or Google's analytics opt-out tools.

How we use your information

Information you submit is used to respond to your inquiry and to improve this website. We do not sell your information, and we do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the website (for example, our email delivery provider for contact-form submissions); those providers are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law.

This website is not a patient portal

Please do not submit sensitive medical details or protected health information through the contact form, and do not use the website for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Your health information and HIPAA

Protected health information handled in the clinical setting is governed by HIPAA and by the official Notice of Privacy Practices of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, which is the controlling document for your protected health information.

Text-message (SMS) appointment reminders

Our practice may send you text messages (such as appointment reminders) through the communications system operated by The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. Those messages are governed by CAO's Communications Privacy Policy and SMS terms, including opt-in, opt-out (reply STOP), message frequency, and carrier disclosures. This website does not run that program directly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page; please check back periodically.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email info@matthewharbmd.com or call (202) 835-2222.