Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 24, 2026
Cardiology Associates of Altoona (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit https://cardiologyaltoona.com.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not apply to information collected through our third-party Patient Portal or during the course of providing medical care.
Information We Collect
Our website is intended to provide general information about our practice and services. We do not require visitors to register for an account or submit personal information through the website.
Like most websites, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages viewed
- Referring website (if applicable)
This information helps us maintain the security, functionality, and performance of our website.
Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, improve user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our website.
We may use Google Analytics to collect aggregated information about website usage, such as pages visited, time spent on the website, browser type, device type, and general geographic location. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
We also use the Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, better understand how visitors interact with our website, and deliver more relevant advertising on Meta platforms. The Meta Pixel may collect information such as pages viewed, browser information, IP address, and actions taken while visiting the website.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies, including analytics and advertising cookies, will only be activated after you have provided your consent through our cookie consent preferences.
You may manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website performance and usability
- Monitor website security
- Diagnose technical issues
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Patient Portal
For the convenience of our patients, this website includes a link to our secure Patient Portal, which is operated by MEDENT.
When you select the Patient Portal link, you leave our website and are redirected to MEDENT’s secure website. Any information you provide through the Patient Portal is governed by MEDENT’s privacy practices, our Notice of Privacy Practices, and applicable federal and state healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
We encourage you to review the privacy policy applicable to the Patient Portal before submitting any information.
Interactive Maps
Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Map to help visitors locate our office.
When viewing or interacting with the embedded map, Google may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser information, device information, and usage data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We do not control the information collected by third-party services.
HIPAA
This website is intended to provide general information about Cardiology Associates of Altoona and our services.
Protected Health Information (PHI) is not collected through this website. Information related to your medical care, medical records, or communications through the Patient Portal is managed separately and is protected under our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable HIPAA regulations.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers to assist with the operation and maintenance of our website, including:
- Website hosting
- Website security
- Website maintenance
- Google Analytics
- Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)
- Google Maps
- MEDENT Patient Portal
These providers may process limited technical information as necessary to provide their services. Their collection and use of information are governed by their respective privacy policies.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our Patient Portal and other informational resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect our website and the information collected through it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Although we strive to protect information transmitted through our website, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under the age of 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws. These rights may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information where permitted by law.
Because this website does not directly collect personal information from visitors, these rights may be limited in scope.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or applicable laws.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Cardiology Associates of Altoona
1414 Ninth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 944-7566
Website: https://cardiologyaltoona.com