Website: www.malonefootandankle.com
Location: Hall County, Georgia
Last Updated: 10/19/2026
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Malone Foot and Ankle, LLC ("Malone Foot and Ankle," "we," "our," or "us") considers the privacy and security of personal information to be very important.
This Website Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the circumstances under which it may be disclosed.
In general, visitors may browse our website without voluntarily providing personal information. If you submit a contact form, request or schedule an appointment, or make an online payment, certain information may be necessary to provide the requested service.
We do not sell personal information collected through our website.
This policy applies to www.malonefootandankle.com and the online features we make available through it. It should be read together with our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we use and disclose protected health information in connection with patient care and healthcare operations.
2. Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information
Personally identifiable information ("PII") generally means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual. Examples include a name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, government identification number, or certain financial information.
Protected health information ("PHI") is individually identifiable health information that is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") and its implementing regulations, as applicable.
Malone Foot and Ankle handles PHI in accordance with applicable federal and Georgia privacy requirements, including the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules when applicable.
We collect information when you voluntarily provide it or when it is necessary to operate our website and deliver requested services. The information collected depends on the feature you use and the information you choose to submit.
We seek to limit information collection to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. Information We Collect
A. Contact Forms and General Inquiries
If you submit a contact form or ask us to contact you, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and the contents of your message.
We use this information to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you, and provide information about our services when appropriate.
Please avoid including detailed medical histories, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, insurance identification numbers, or other sensitive information in a general website contact form unless the form has been specifically designed and secured for that purpose.
B. Appointment Scheduling and EHR Services
Malone Foot and Ankle uses its electronic health record ("EHR") system to facilitate online appointment requests or scheduling.
Depending on the scheduling process, information collected may include your name, contact details, appointment preferences, requested appointment time, booking status, and other information requested by the scheduling system.
Information submitted through the scheduling feature may be collected or processed by our EHR provider to facilitate scheduling and related services.
Where the EHR provider handles PHI on our behalf in circumstances covered by HIPAA, we will maintain the required contractual arrangements and safeguards, as applicable.
The information collected and the privacy protections available may depend on how the scheduling feature is configured and whether you are using our website or a third-party scheduling portal.
C. Online Payments
Malone Foot and Ankle uses Square to facilitate online payments.
Depending on the payment method and service used, Square and other participants in the payment process may process information such as your name, billing details, payment method information, transaction amount, payment status, and transaction reference.
Payment information is processed in accordance with the applicable payment service and its terms. We do not intend to store full payment card numbers or card security codes directly on our website.
We encourage visitors to review Square¿s privacy documentation for additional information about its handling of personal information:
D. Automatically Collected Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting provider, server infrastructure, or other services necessary to operate and secure the website.
Depending on the configuration of these services, information may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Internet domain or network information.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Date and time of access.
- Pages requested or visited.
- Referring website address, when available.
- Browser language and screen information.
- Technical events associated with website functionality.
- Security and error logs.
We use or permit the use of technical information as reasonably necessary to maintain website functionality, troubleshoot problems, protect against unauthorized access, and support website security.
We do not currently use website analytics or advertising tracking tools.
4. How We Use Information
Malone Foot and Ankle may use information collected through the website to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
- Facilitate appointment scheduling and related communications.
- Process payments and maintain transaction records.
- Communicate with visitors and patients about requested services.
- Operate, maintain, and improve website functionality.
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.
- Maintain appropriate business, financial, and administrative records.
- Meet applicable legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping obligations.
We use PHI only as permitted or required by applicable law and as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
We will obtain consent or authorization when required by applicable law before using or disclosing information for a purpose that requires it.
5. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
We do not sell personal information collected through our website.
We may disclose or permit access to information when reasonably necessary to provide services, operate our website, or fulfill legal obligations.
These circumstances may include:
EHR and appointment scheduling services. We may share information with our EHR provider to facilitate appointment scheduling and related healthcare services.
Payment processing. We may share information with Square and other payment-processing participants to complete transactions, prevent fraud, and maintain payment records.
Website hosting and technical support. We may permit service providers to process technical information necessary to host, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure our website.
Professional service providers. We may work with vendors or professional advisers who assist with legitimate business operations, subject to applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Legal and regulatory obligations. We may disclose information when required or permitted by applicable law, legal process, or a lawful request from an authorized authority.
Security and protection. We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to investigate suspected fraud, respond to a security incident, or protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
When a service provider creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on our behalf in circumstances covered by HIPAA, we will implement the business associate agreements and other safeguards required by applicable law.
We do not authorize disclosures of PHI for purposes that are not permitted by applicable law.
6. Digital Advertising, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies
Malone Foot and Ankle does not use website analytics or advertising tracking tools.
We do not use advertising pixels, behavioral advertising tools, retargeting technologies, or conversion-tracking tools on our website as part of our currently described practices.
However, our website host, EHR scheduling provider, Square, or other technical service providers may use certain technologies to deliver their services. These technologies may include security tools, session identifiers, cookies, or other functionality necessary for website operation.
If we introduce analytics, digital advertising, retargeting, or other tracking technologies in the future, we will review the proposed practices for compliance with applicable privacy and security requirements before implementation. We will update this policy and provide any required notices or obtain any required consent or authorization.
We will not rely on this policy alone as authorization to disclose PHI to advertising, analytics, or other third-party providers when such disclosure is not otherwise permitted by law.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
A cookie is a small data file that a website or service may place on your device. Cookies and similar technologies may support website navigation, session management, security, and other website functions.
Depending on the technologies actually used on our website, cookies may be temporary session cookies or persistent cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
Malone Foot and Ankle does not intentionally use persistent cookies for behavioral advertising or to identify individual visitors for advertising purposes under our currently described website practices.
Our website host, EHR scheduling provider, Square, or other service providers may use cookies or similar technologies as part of their services. The specific technologies used will depend on the website configuration and the services involved.
You may be able to control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may interfere with appointment scheduling, payment processing, or other website features.
8. Information Security
Malone Foot and Ankle takes reasonable steps to protect information collected through our website against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Depending on the systems involved, safeguards may include access restrictions, secure website connections, technical monitoring, system maintenance, and the use of service providers that support secure scheduling or payment processing.
We seek to work with service providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for the information they process. The specific security measures and contractual obligations depend on the provider, the services used, and applicable law.
No website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should avoid transmitting sensitive medical or financial information through general contact forms or ordinary email.
9. HIPAA and Medical Privacy
Malone Foot and Ankle recognizes its responsibilities regarding the confidentiality of patient information.
Where HIPAA applies, we comply with applicable requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations, including the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
We also follow applicable Georgia laws governing the confidentiality and protection of personal and medical information.
Patients who have questions about their medical records or their rights concerning PHI may contact our office.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience, information, or educational purposes.
When you follow a link to an external website, you leave our website and become subject to that website's privacy policy, security practices, and terms of use.
Malone Foot and Ankle does not control the independent privacy practices of websites we do not operate. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before submitting personal information.
11. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on the information involved and applicable law, you may contact Malone Foot and Ankle to:
- Ask questions about information submitted through our website.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Ask how information collected through a contact form or appointment request is handled.
- Request that optional communications be discontinued, where applicable.
- Exercise applicable rights concerning PHI, as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Requests concerning medical records or PHI may be subject to verification requirements, legal limitations, and the procedures described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Certain information may need to be retained to satisfy medical recordkeeping, financial, security, legal, or regulatory obligations.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website provides information about podiatry services and may be used by patients, prospective patients, parents, guardians, and other visitors.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 18 in a manner prohibited by applicable law.
Parents or legal guardians who have questions or concerns about information submitted by a child may contact our office.
13. Data Retention and Security Incidents
Malone Foot and Ankle retains information collected through its website for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal, financial, medical recordkeeping, security, and regulatory requirements.
If we discover a security incident involving personal information, we will investigate and provide notifications to affected individuals and appropriate authorities when required by applicable law.
14. Changes to This Policy
Malone Foot and Ankle may update this Website Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, online services, service providers, information practices, or legal obligations.
Revised versions will be posted on www.malonefootandankle.com with an updated effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Information
For questions about this Website Privacy Policy or information collected through our website, please contact:
Practice Name: Malone Foot and Ankle, LLC
Address: 691 Lanier Park Dr, STE B
City, State, ZIP: Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Telephone: 770-533-9115
Email: office@MaloneFootandAnkle.com
Website: www.malonefootandankle.com
We will review and respond to privacy inquiries in accordance with applicable law.