Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 7, 2026

Welcome to DrDanBrandwein.com (“Website”), operated by Dr. Dan Brandwein, D.P.M. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or communicate with our office.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you submit forms, request appointments, contact us, or use our chatbot, we may collect:

Name
Phone number
Email address
Appointment preferences
General reason for visit
Information voluntarily submitted by you

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Referral sources
Usage statistics
Cookies and analytics data

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule or request appointments
Improve website functionality
Provide customer support
Communicate with patients
Send confirmations or reminders
Monitor and improve chatbot performance
Maintain website security

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided through this Website and chatbot is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Do not use this Website or chatbot for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Submitting information through this Website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Chatbot & AI Communications

Our Website may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) or automated chat technology to assist visitors with general questions and appointment requests.

Please do not submit:

Medical records
Social Security numbers
Insurance card images
Sensitive health information
Payment information through the chatbot

AI-generated responses may occasionally contain inaccuracies and should not be relied upon as medical advice.

HIPAA Notice

While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, communications submitted through standard website forms or chatbot systems may not always be fully HIPAA-compliant.

For sensitive medical discussions, please contact our office directly by phone.

Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve user experience and monitor website performance.

These technologies may collect:

Browser activity
Session duration
Device information
Website interaction data

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services including:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Analytics providers
Appointment request systems
Meta/Facebook integrations
AI service providers including OpenAI

These third parties may process information necessary to provide services on our behalf.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the Website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

Request access to your data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, contact our office directly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Information

Dr. Dan Brandwein, D.P.M.
Website: https://drdanbrandwein.com

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the office directly through the contact information listed on the Website.