Effective Date: February 7, 2026
Last Updated: February 7, 2026
TriMed Spine & Joint (“TriMed,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, request information, schedule an appointment, or communicate with us (including by SMS/text message).
If you become a patient of TriMed, certain health information may also be governed by applicable healthcare privacy laws (including HIPAA) and may be described in a separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided by our offices. This website Privacy Policy does not replace that notice.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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- Information you provide to us
We may collect information you provide directly, such as:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (including mobile number)
• Address
• Appointment request details (preferred location/time, reason for visit)
• Any information you choose to submit in forms, chat, email, or phone communications - Information collected automatically (website usage)
When you visit our website, we (and service providers working on our behalf) may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Pages viewed and actions taken on the site
• Referring/exit pages, approximate location (based on IP), and timestamps
• Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers - Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
• Help the site function properly
• Remember preferences
• Understand site usage (analytics)
• Support advertising/remarketing (where enabled)
- Information you provide to us
- HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We may use the information we collect to:
• Provide and manage services you request (e.g., scheduling and confirming appointments)
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide customer care and support
• Send operational/administrative notices
• Send marketing or promotional communications ONLY if you have opted in (you can opt out at any time)
• Improve our website, services, and communications
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems and prevent fraud/abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
- SMS / TEXT MESSAGING (A2P 10DLC COMPLIANCE)
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- What texts you may receive (SMS use cases)
If you opt in, TriMed may send text messages such as:
• Appointment scheduling and appointment reminders
• Customer care/support messages (e.g., responding to questions)
• Service updates and important notices
• Marketing/promotional messages (only if you specifically consent to marketing texts) - How you opt in
You can opt in by providing your mobile number and giving consent (for example, via a website form, intake form, or verbal consent). Consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of purchase or receiving services.
- Message frequency
Message frequency varies based on your interaction with TriMed (e.g., appointment scheduling and follow-ups).
- Opt out instructions
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply text “STOP” to the number you received the message from. After you send “STOP,” we may send a confirmation message and you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
- Help instructions
If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply with the keyword “HELP” for more information, or contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.
- Message & data rates
Message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and from you to us. For questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
- Carrier disclaimer
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
- Sensitive information
Standard SMS is not an encrypted communication channel. Please do not send highly sensitive medical or financial information via text message.
- What texts you may receive (SMS use cases)
- MOBILE INFORMATION SHARING STATEMENT (REQUIRED)
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.
- DISCLOSURES FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS
We may provide limited information to vendors and service providers that help us operate our business (for example: website hosting, analytics, scheduling/CRM tools, and communications platforms). These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for us.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transaction (such as a merger or asset transfer), subject to applicable legal requirements.
- DATA SECURITY & RETENTION
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain information for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
• Request access to information we maintain about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain information (subject to legal/operational exceptions)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
You can also control cookies through your browser settings; note that disabling cookies may impact site functionality.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
- CONTACT US
TriMed Spine & Joint
Main Office: 307 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 855-487-4633
Email: josephine@trimedspine.com
Fax: (561) 750-5417