After Hours Clinic will be Closed at the Northwest Location on Saturday.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to all operations of Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, as well as to all websites, mobile applications, and digital services (“websites”) that link to or display this statement.

Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It

Depending on your interactions with Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, we may collect the following categories of Personal Information (“PI”):

  • Name, alias, and signature
  • Full date of birth
  • Identifiable photographs, videos, physical characteristics, or descriptions
  • Gender
  • Business or professional contact information (e.g., title, company name, business address, email address, phone/fax number)
  • Personal contact information (e.g., home address, personal email address, phone/fax number, personal website, family member names)
  • Online identifiers associated with your device(s) (e.g., IP address, cookies, RFID)
  • Employment and professional qualifications
  • Health information
  • Biographic information
  • Financial and government identifiers (e.g., Social Security number)
  • Criminal or conviction records (e.g., federal exclusion lists)
  • Biometric identifiers
  • Website usage and social media activity
  • Education information
  • Commercial information (e.g., purchasing or consumption history)
  • Inferences reflecting preferences

Sources of Personal Information

We may collect PI from a variety of sources, including:

  • Employees, job applicants, and their family members
  • Patients and clinical or medical trial participants
  • Clinical investigators and research staff
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Adverse event reporters and related individuals
  • Consumers and customers
  • Investors and shareholders
  • Vendors, suppliers, and contractors
  • Business partners
  • Government officials

How We Use Personal Information

We process PI for the following business and commercial purposes:

  • Supporting employment-related activities and obligations
  • Research and product development
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., adverse event reporting, legal claims, financial disclosures)
  • Business and market research
  • Product and service marketing
  • Study recruitment
  • Responding to inquiries and providing requested services
  • Patient assistance programs
  • Financial and tax administration
  • Statistical analysis and analytics
  • Event planning and management
  • Contracting and business planning
  • General legal and operational administration, including record retention, workplace security, and website management

These activities are carried out in furtherance of Tucson Orthopaedic Institute’s legitimate business interests.

Sharing of Personal Information

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute may share PI with:

  • Its employees and affiliated entities
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Vendors, suppliers, and contractors
  • Business partners
  • Government and regulatory authorities (e.g., law enforcement or courts)

Where permitted by law, we may also combine PI with data obtained from third parties for the purposes described above. PI may be used for profiling consistent with these purposes. You may object to automated decision-making or profiling by contacting us as described below.

Your Choices

You are not required to provide PI; however, failure to do so may limit our ability to provide certain services or information.

In limited circumstances, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute collects Social Security numbers for legal, regulatory, or administrative purposes. We:

  • Minimize collection whenever possible
  • Restrict access to authorized individuals
  • Disclose such information only:
    • In accordance with our internal privacy policies
    • To third parties legally obligated to protect it
    • As required or permitted by law

Website Data Collection

Through our websites, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute may:

  • Collect personal and contact information when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., forms, inquiries, subscriptions)
  • Collect device-related identifiers to improve website functionality, security, and user experience
  • Analyze website usage (e.g., session timing, navigation behavior, geographic data) using cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and advertising technologies

Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as “clear GIFs” or “action tags”) are small graphics used to track engagement, such as email opens or page views. These tools help us evaluate the effectiveness of our communications and website content.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve functionality and performance
  • Deliver relevant content and advertising
  • Analyze website traffic

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect PI. Access is limited to authorized personnel and service providers who require it to perform their duties. While we strive to protect your information, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law and identity verification, you may have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your PI
  • Request correction or deletion of your PI
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities
  • Request data portability (where applicable)

Exceptions may apply. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this statement or your personal information, please contact:

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
 Phone: (520) 784-6200

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us using the information above. You may also file a complaint with a relevant regulatory authority if you are not satisfied with our response.

Third-Party Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites. Tucson Orthopaedic Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and we will handle your PI in accordance with the version in effect at the time it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.

Last Updated

April 2026