Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center, Inc. (EOPCC)
Effective Date: January 31, 2026
Last Updated: January 31, 2026
Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center, Inc. (“EOPCC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy while providing compassionate, community-based healthcare. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.
This website is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice or care.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Choose to Provide
You may voluntarily provide limited personal information when you:
- Submit a contact or inquiry form
- Request information
- Send us an email or leave a voicemail through website links
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and the general nature of your request.
Please do not submit protected health information (PHI) through this website unless you are directed to do so through a secure, HIPAA-compliant system (such as a patient portal).
Automatically Collected Website Information
When visiting our website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is used only to maintain website security and improve functionality.
2. How We Use Information
Information collected through this website is used to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website performance and accessibility
- Maintain security and detect unauthorized activity
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
EOPCC does not sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing purposes.
3. Protected Health Information & HIPAA
This website is not intended to collect or transmit protected health information (PHI).
All medical information obtained through patient care is governed by EOPCC’s Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Maryland law.
Electronic communications through this website may not be fully secure. Patients should use approved secure methods for clinical communication.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand site usage and improve user experience. These tools do not collect medical information.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some site features may not function as intended.
5. Third‑Party Services
EOPCC may use third‑party vendors for website hosting, analytics, or technical support. These vendors are permitted to access only information necessary to perform their services and are required to maintain appropriate safeguards.
No protected health information is shared through website services.
6. Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through our website. Despite these measures, no website transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable law, including Maryland law, you may request access to or correction of personal information you have provided through the website.
Requests may be made using the contact information below.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Information
Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center, Inc.
121–123 W. Main Street, Rear
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Phone: 301‑447‑3310
Fax: 888‑371‑3181
Important Note:
This Privacy Policy applies only to website interactions and does not replace EOPCC’s Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs patient medical information and records.