Privacy & Cookie Policy

First Class Physical Therapy, P.C.
Effective Date: August 14, 2026
Last Updated: August 14, 2026

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This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how First Class Physical Therapy, P.C. (“First Class PT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information collected through 1stclasspt.com.

This policy applies to information collected through our website. Protected health information (“PHI”) that we receive or maintain in connection with your care is also subject to applicable healthcare privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us or submit information through our website, we may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, message, and other information submitted through our forms.

Information you provide may include health-related information. Where information constitutes protected health information (“PHI”), we handle it in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

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Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

We use this information to operate, secure, understand, and improve our website.

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Cookies & Analytics

Our website is hosted on Wix and uses cookies and similar technologies necessary for the website to function.

We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website, including general website traffic, pages visited, and device and browser information.

Where applicable, non-essential analytics cookies are managed according to the choices you make through our website's cookie controls. You can accept, decline, or change your cookie preferences through the privacy settings available on our website.

We do not sell personal information or use website information for targeted advertising.

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Appointment Booking & Online Payments

Online appointment booking and online payments are provided through BestDoc, a third-party platform.

When you select an appointment-booking or online-payment link, you leave our website. Information you provide through BestDoc is handled according to BestDoc's applicable privacy and security practices.

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Other Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including Google Maps and our social media pages.

When you follow a link to another website or service, that third party's privacy practices apply.

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How We Use Information

We may use information collected through our website to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests;

• Provide and coordinate services you request;

• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website; and

• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

 

How We Share Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website or provide requested services, as permitted by applicable law.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, or security.

We do not sell personal information or share website information with third parties for their own targeted advertising.

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Your Choices

You may:

• Accept or decline non-essential cookies through our website's cookie controls;

• Change your cookie preferences at any time using the privacy settings available on our website;

• Block or delete cookies through your browser settings; and

• Contact us with questions about information you have submitted through our website.

Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

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Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information handled through our website.

Our Wix website has PHI Protection enabled for the handling of protected health information through supported features. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Children's Privacy

Our practice treats patients of all ages, including children. Information concerning a child should be submitted by or with the involvement of a parent, guardian, or other authorized person as appropriate.

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HIPAA & Medical Information

Protected health information maintained by our practice is governed by applicable healthcare privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access that information.

A copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available from our office and on our website.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, privacy practices, or applicable requirements.

The “Last Updated” date above indicates when this policy was most recently revised.

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Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or our website privacy practices:

First Class Physical Therapy, P.C.
Email: contactus@1stclasspt.com
Phone: 718-853-8503

For questions concerning medical records or your rights under HIPAA, please contact our office and ask for our Privacy Officer.