Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 18, 2026
Essex Union Podiatry ("we," "us," or "our") operates from 1600 St. Georges Ave Suite 114, Rahway, NJ 07065.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at essexunionpodiatry.com or receive care at any of our four New Jersey offices.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you schedule an appointment, fill out patient forms, or contact Essex Union Podiatry, we may collect your name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number, and insurance details.
Protected Health Information
As a medical practice, Essex Union Podiatry handles protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). PHI includes your medical history, treatment records, diagnostic information, and billing data.
Website Usage Data
Our website may collect non-identifiable usage data through cookies and analytics tools. This data includes browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
How We Use Your Information
Treatment and Care
Essex Union Podiatry uses your personal and health information to provide foot and ankle care, coordinate treatment with referring physicians, and manage your patient records across our Rahway, Caldwell, Springfield, and Jersey City offices.
Practice Operations
We use your information for appointment scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and internal quality improvement. Essex Union Podiatry may also use de-identified data for practice analytics.
Communication
We may contact you regarding appointment reminders, treatment follow-ups, and practice updates. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
How We Protect Your Information
Essex Union Podiatry maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal and state regulations. Our staff receives regular HIPAA compliance training.
Electronic records are stored in encrypted systems with role-based access controls. Physical records are secured in locked storage areas within our offices.
When We Share Your Information
With Your Authorization
Essex Union Podiatry shares PHI with other healthcare providers, laboratories, or specialists only when necessary for your treatment or when you provide written authorization.
Without Your Authorization
We may disclose information without your consent when required by law, including court orders, public health reporting, and workers' compensation claims. Essex Union Podiatry will limit such disclosures to the minimum necessary information.
Third-Party Service Providers
Our website may use third-party services for analytics, appointment scheduling, or payment processing. These providers are contractually required to protect your data in accordance with applicable regulations.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a patient of Essex Union Podiatry, you have the right to request access to your medical records, request corrections to inaccurate information, and receive an accounting of disclosures made within the prior six years.
You may also request restrictions on how Essex Union Podiatry uses or discloses your PHI. We will accommodate reasonable requests where possible.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at jasongalante@yahoo.com or call (732) 936-7543.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.
Essex Union Podiatry does not sell your personal data to third parties.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. Pediatric patient records are handled in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state privacy laws.
Changes to This Policy
Essex Union Podiatry reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact Essex Union Podiatry:
Essex Union Podiatry 1600 St. Georges Ave Suite 114 Rahway, NJ 07065 Email: jasongalante@yahoo.com Phone: (732) 936-7543