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Effective Date: August 5, 2026
Hofmann Arthritis Institute (“Hofmann Arthritis Institute,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
Please do not submit sensitive medical information through website forms unless specifically requested.
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.
We may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.
We may use your information to:
Protecting patient privacy is important to us.
This website is intended primarily for informational purposes and appointment requests. Communications submitted through website forms may not be appropriate for sharing detailed medical information.
Medical records maintained by Hofmann Arthritis Institute are protected under applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable. Questions regarding patient records or protected health information should be directed to our office.
Our website may include or integrate with third-party services such as:
These third-party services maintain their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing information.
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites we do not operate.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information:
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through our website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
You may:
Please note that certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
We only use SMS/text messages to confirm appointments, provide contact information, and respond to your inquiries sent to us via SMS/text message.
We will not share your SMS consents with any third party.
We will not send you SMS/text messages for marketing purposes.
To stop receiving SMS/text messages from us, respond with the word “STOP” at any time.
We only use SMS/text messages to confirm appointments, provide shipping information, and respond to your inquiries sent to us via SMS/text message.
We will not share your phone number with any third party.
We will not share your SMS consents with any third party.
We will not send you SMS/text messages for marketing purposes.
To stop receiving SMS/text messages from us, respond with the word “STOP” at (801) 355-6468 any time.
For assistance, reply “HELP” or call us at (801) 355-6468
No mobile information will be shared or collected with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Hofmann Arthritis Institute
24 South 1100 East, Suite 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: (801) 355-6468