Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2026
Mark Hoch, MD ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit this website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information submitted when subscribing to our newsletter
- Information related to course registrations or inquiries
We may also automatically collect certain technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Send newsletters, educational content, and updates you have requested.
- Provide access to courses, resources, or services.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Analyze website traffic and performance.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive:
- Educational wellness content
- Bone health resources
- Podcast updates
- New articles
- Course announcements
- Practice updates
- Other relevant communications from Dr. Mark Hoch
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Enhance your browsing experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate this website and deliver services, including but not limited to:
- Website hosting
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Course delivery
- Payment processing (when applicable)
These providers may process your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy standards.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page on this website.
Last Updated: July 30, 2026
