Privacy Policy
02/15/2026
Welcome to Thrive Sports Medicine (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a sports medicine clinic located in Salida, Colorado. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (the “Website”) or use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health information in accordance with applicable federal and Colorado law.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Date of birth
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Information submitted through contact or appointment forms
Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you submit medical history, injury details, intake forms, or appointment requests, we may collect health-related information protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Cookies and analytics data
Our website is hosted on the Wix platform, which may collect data as described in Wix’s own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Schedule and manage appointments
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Provide sports medicine evaluation and treatment services
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Communicate regarding care and follow-up
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Send appointment reminders
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Respond to inquiries
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Send newsletters or educational content (if you opt in)
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Improve our Website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell your personal or medical information.
3. HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, Thrive Sports Medicine complies with HIPAA and applicable Colorado healthcare privacy laws.
Your Protected Health Information (PHI):
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Is stored securely
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Is accessible only to authorized personnel
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Is shared only as permitted or required by law
We use HIPAA-compliant scheduling software and maintain Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with vendors who may access protected health information.
For more detailed information about how your medical information may be used and disclosed, please request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices.
4. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, you may receive:
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Appointment confirmations and reminders
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Clinic updates
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Educational or wellness-related newsletters
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
We do not sell or share email lists with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Monitor performance
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You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.
6. Colorado Privacy Rights
If you are a Colorado resident, you may have rights under the Colorado Privacy Act, including the right to:
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Request access to personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of personal data
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Opt out of certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Secure website hosting
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Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
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Access controls
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HIPAA-compliant third-party vendors
However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers for:
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Website hosting (Wix)
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Scheduling software (HIPAA-compliant)
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Email communication services
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Payment processing (if applicable)
These providers are required to maintain appropriate security measures.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Thrive Sports Medicine
Salida, Colorado
Email: [Thrivesalida@gmail.com]
Phone: [719 626 1015]