Privacy Policy

About BioSpine

BioSpine is an informational resource that helps users compare medications, explore generic versus brand alternatives, review price ranges, and browse disease and condition guides. BioSpine does not sell medications, does not operate an online pharmacy, and does not provide professional medical, legal, or financial advice. Information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not replace consultation with qualified professionals.

Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy describes how BioSpine ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information in connection with the biospine.org website and any related pages or content under our control (collectively, the "Site"). This Policy applies to information collected from individuals in the United States. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be referenced on the Site, which are governed by their own privacy practices.

Notice at Collection

We may collect the following categories of personal information about you for the business purposes described below. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

• Identifiers: such as IP address, device identifiers, cookies, and, if you choose to contact us, your name and email address.
• Internet or Network Activity: such as pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, clickstream data, and browser or device characteristics.
• Approximate Geolocation: inferred from IP address (city/state/region level).
• Inferences: insights we may derive about preferences or interests based on your interactions with the Site.
• Professional or Educational Information: only if you choose to provide it in communications with us.
• Sensitive Personal Information: we do not seek to collect sensitive personal information. Do not submit health or other sensitive information to us via forms or email.

Purposes of Collection: to operate and improve the Site; respond to inquiries; perform analytics; detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or security incidents; comply with legal obligations; and maintain records. Retention: we retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We do not sell or share personal information and have no actual knowledge of selling or sharing the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and message content when you contact us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect device and usage data, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs. We may also infer approximate location from your IP address.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember user preferences, and perform analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from service providers (e.g., analytics providers) that help us operate the Site and understand its usage. We do not combine this data with information from data brokers for the purpose of selling or sharing personal information.

How We Use Information

We use personal information to: provide, maintain, and improve the Site; perform troubleshooting and support; analyze usage and performance; communicate with you and respond to inquiries; enhance security and prevent misuse; comply with law and enforce rights; and create aggregated or deidentified data for research, reporting, and improvement of the Site.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients for business purposes:

• Service Providers: vendors that host, maintain, or analyze the Site; provide security; or assist with communications, subject to contractual confidentiality and use restrictions.
• Legal and Compliance: governmental or regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or other third parties when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate protections.

We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may reference third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. When you leave our Site, any information you provide is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.

Deidentified and Aggregated Data

We may create and use deidentified or aggregated data for research, analytics, and Site improvement. We commit to maintaining and using deidentified data without attempting to reidentify it, except as permitted by law to test deidentification methodologies.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to: (1) know and access the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, used, disclosed, and retained; (2) request deletion of personal information; (3) correct inaccurate personal information; (4) opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; and (5) limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information. We do not sell or share personal information and do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes requiring a right to limit.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah Residents

Residents of these states may have rights to confirm processing and access, correction, deletion, and data portability, as well as rights to opt out of targeted advertising, sale, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not sell personal information or process personal information for targeted advertising. You may contact us to exercise applicable rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit requests by emailing [email protected] or by mail to: Kamryn Johnson, 11290 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. Please specify the right you wish to exercise and provide sufficient information to verify your identity. If we deny a request (where applicable), you may appeal by replying to our decision notice with “Appeal” in the subject line and an explanation. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf where permitted by law, subject to verification and proof of authorization.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer Do Not Track (DNT) signals; we currently do not respond to DNT. We will honor valid Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out of sale/sharing to the extent required by law; however, we do not sell or share personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary based on the type of information, the nature of our relationship with you, and legal obligations.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us personal information may contact us at [email protected].

HIPAA and Medical Information Disclaimer

BioSpine is not a “covered entity” or “business associate” as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and information you provide to us through the Site is generally not Protected Health Information (PHI). Using the Site does not create a physician–patient or pharmacist–patient relationship. Do not submit medical records or sensitive health information to us. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment decisions.

International Users and Data Transfers

The Site is intended for use in the United States and is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” below indicates when this Policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acknowledgment of the updated Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Owner: Kamryn Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: 11290 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161

Effective Date

October 3, 2025