Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 24, 2026
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
Lake Butler Hospital ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website https://lakebutlerhospital.com/ and related online services (collectively, the "Site").

  1. Important Note Regarding Medical Information & HIPAA

    This Website Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this public website.
    If you are a patient accessing our Patient Portal, submitting medical forms, or receiving medical treatment at Lake Butler Hospital, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and governed by our separate [HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices].
    Do not submit confidential medical or personal health information through general website contact forms or email links on this Site.

  2. Information We Collect

    We collect information in two ways: directly from your input and automatically through automated web technologies.
    A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
    • Appointment Requests & Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number, preferred appointment dates, and brief messages.
    • Medical Records Requests: Name, contact details, and downloadable authorization forms submitted to our Medical Records department.
    • Employment Applications: Resumes, contact details, and employment history submitted via our Careers page.
    B. Information Collected Automatically
    When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical data using cookies, log files, and analytics tools:
    • IP address, browser type, and operating system.
    • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.
    • Device information and network connection details.

  3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information collected through the Site to:
    • Respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, and fulfill requests.
    • Process job applications submitted via our Careers section.
    • Maintain, secure, and optimize the performance of our Site.
    • Analyze website traffic patterns to improve user experience.
    • Comply with applicable Florida state and federal laws.

  4. Cookies and Web Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar technologies to support site performance and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
    • Managing Cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
    • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Our Site recognizes browser-based opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). If your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically restrict non-essential tracking technologies.

  5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following circumstances:
    • Service Providers: With trusted vendors (such as web hosting partners, IT support, or patient portal providers) who assist us in operating our website and business under confidentiality obligations.
    • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government order, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Lake Butler Hospital, our patients, or the public.

  6. Your US Privacy Rights & Choices

    Depending on your jurisdiction and under applicable laws (including Florida and US state privacy regulations), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data collected via this Site:
    • Right to Know / Access: Request details about the personal data we have collected about you.
    • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal information collected through our website (subject to legal record retention requirements).
    • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information (including targeted advertising cookies). Click our "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the website footer to set your preferences.

  7. Security

    We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through our Site. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive medical details via standard web contact forms or unencrypted emails.

  8. External Links

    Our Site contains links to third-party services (such as our Patient Portal). Lake Butler Hospital is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked site you visit.

  9. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your online privacy rights, please contact us:
    Lake Butler Hospital
    Attn: Privacy Officer / Administration
    850 East Main Street
    Lake Butler, FL 32054