Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Soderstrom Surgery LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide when you visit our website at soderstromsurgery.com or contact our practice.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- •Full name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- •Medical inquiry details voluntarily submitted through our contact or consultation request forms
- •Technical data including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
- •Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- •Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
- •Communicate important updates about the practice or your appointment
- •Improve the functionality and content of our website
- •Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
- •Protect the security and integrity of our practice and website
3. Medical Information Disclaimer
Information submitted through this website is used for appointment scheduling and general inquiry purposes only. It is not considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) unless explicitly transmitted through a HIPAA-compliant patient portal. Do not submit sensitive medical records, diagnoses, or detailed health histories through our general contact form. Once a formal doctor-patient relationship is established, all clinical communications will be conducted through HIPAA-compliant channels.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- •Healthcare partners (e.g., Colquitt Regional Health System) when necessary for care coordination, with your consent
- •Third-party service providers (email platforms, website hosting) who are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality
- •Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by applicable law or court order
- •Successor entities in the event of a practice sale, merger, or transfer, with prior notice to affected patients
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and access controls for internal systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly without them. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site tracking.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our hospital affiliates and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- •Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- •Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- •Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- •Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
Soderstrom Surgery LLC
105 Old Tram Road, Moultrie, GA
Phone: 229-265-0987
Email: info@soderstromsurgery.com