Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026

The Cause Chiropractic Centres

At The Cause Chiropractic Centres, your trust is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services. We are committed to honoring your privacy with transparency, integrity, and professionalism.


1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how The Cause Chiropractic Leesburg LLC, doing business as The Cause Chiropractic Centres (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information through https://thecausechiropractic.com (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy, maintaining confidentiality, and handling personal data in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including healthcare-related privacy standards.

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


2. Scope of Policy

This Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to the Website
  • Individuals submitting information through forms
  • Prospective and current patients (non-clinical interactions)
  • Marketing and advertising interactions

Important:
This Policy does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs Protected Health Information (PHI) collected during clinical care.


3. Categories of Personal Information Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

A. Identifiers

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address

B. Communication Data

  • Messages submitted through forms
  • Email correspondence
  • Call records and metadata

C. Technical & Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited, session duration
  • Referral source

D. Marketing & Advertising Data

  • Ad engagement
  • Pixel tracking
  • Campaign interactions

E. Transaction Data (if applicable)

  • Billing details (processed via third-party providers only)
  • Payment metadata

We do not intentionally collect sensitive medical information via this Website unless explicitly required and secured.


4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

A. Service Delivery

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Providing requested services

B. Relationship Management

  • Customer support
  • Follow-up communications

C. Marketing & Advertising

  • Email and SMS campaigns
  • Retargeting and ad optimization

D. Analytics & Improvement

  • Website performance analysis
  • User behavior insights

E. Security & Fraud Prevention

  • System protection
  • Abuse detection

F. Legal Compliance

  • Regulatory obligations
  • Enforcement of rights

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Our legitimate business interests
  • Legal obligations

6. HIPAA & Health Information Disclaimer

This Website is not intended to serve as a HIPAA-compliant platform for transmitting Protected Health Information (PHI).

By using this Website, you acknowledge:

  • Information submitted may not be fully secure
  • You should not submit sensitive medical data through general forms

A doctor–patient relationship is not established through Website use.


7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal data to:

A. Service Providers

  • Hosting providers
  • CRM platforms
  • Marketing systems
  • Payment processors, including Stripe

B. Analytics & Advertising Partners

  • Google Analytics
  • Google advertising services
  • Meta Platforms (Facebook Pixel)

C. Professional Advisors

  • Legal counsel
  • Accountants
  • Insurers

D. Legal Authorities

When required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

We do not sell personal information.


8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Inquiry data: up to 24 months
  • Marketing data: until opt-out or 36 months inactivity
  • Analytics data: 14–26 months
  • Transaction data: up to 7 years (as required by law)

We may retain data longer where required for legal or compliance purposes.


9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.


10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable Website functionality
  • Analyze performance
  • Personalize user experience
  • Deliver targeted advertising

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.


11. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Access control systems

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


12. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

  • Their privacy practices
  • Their content
  • Their security

Use such sites at your own risk.


13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.


14. Do Not Track Signals

Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.


15. SMS & Email Communications (TCPA Compliance)

By submitting your contact information, you consent to receive:

  • Emails
  • Phone calls
  • SMS messages

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails
  • Replying “STOP” to SMS messages

Consent is not a condition of purchase.


16. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.


17. Contact Information

The Cause Chiropractic Leesburg LLC
d/b/a The Cause Chiropractic Centres
Website: https://thecausechiropractic.com

Contact us via:

  • Website contact form
  • Phone number listed on the Website
  • Email listed on the Website