Privacy Policy
Effective date: August 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Vella Physical Therapy PLLC ("Vella PT," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information submitted through www.vellapt.com (the "Website"). This policy applies to the Website only. It does not describe how protected health information is handled within your clinical record — that is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, provided at your first visit. [CONFIRM NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES IS AVAILABLE]
Information we collect
When you submit the appointment request or contact form on this Website, we may collect the information you provide, which can include your name, email address, phone number, preferred appointment details, general reason for visit, and any message you include. We intentionally do not request Social Security numbers, insurance ID numbers, or detailed medical history through this form.
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as browser type and general usage data, through standard web analytics tools. [CONFIRM WHICH ANALYTICS TOOLS ARE IN USE, e.g. Google Analytics]
How we use information
- To respond to appointment requests and general inquiries
- To communicate with you about scheduling
- To maintain records related to your inquiry
- To improve the content and functionality of this Website
We do not sell personal information collected through this Website.
How information is shared
[DATA SHARING POLICY — TO BE PROVIDED. Placeholder: identify any third-party services used to operate the form or website — e.g. a form processing vendor, email provider, or scheduling platform — and confirm whether any of these vendors are bound by a Business Associate Agreement if protected health information may be involved.]
Cookies & tracking
[COOKIE POLICY — TO BE PROVIDED. Placeholder: describe any cookies or tracking technologies used on the Website, and how visitors can manage their preferences.]
Data security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information submitted through this Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You may contact us at any time to ask what information we hold about you, request corrections, or request deletion, subject to any recordkeeping obligations under applicable law. [CONFIRM DATA RETENTION PERIOD]
Children's privacy
This Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this Website without parental involvement.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to:
Vella Physical Therapy PLLC
joe@vellapt.com · 516-250-5350