Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Hands Back On ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and register for our Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) training courses.
Personal Information
When you register for our OMT training course, we collect:
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Full name and professional credentials
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Medical license number and state of licensure
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Email address and phone number
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Mailing address
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Medical specialty and practice information
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Professional experience level with OMT
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Dietary restrictions or accessibility needs
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Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor)
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:
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IP address and browser type
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Pages visited and time spent on our site
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Device information and operating system
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Process your course registration and payment
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Communicate about the training course, including updates and logistics
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Verify your professional credentials and eligibility
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Provide certificates of completion and continuing education credits
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Improve our courses and website functionality
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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Send relevant educational materials and future course announcements (with your consent)
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:
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Payment processing
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Email communications
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Website hosting and maintenance
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Certificate generation
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Registration management
These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Professional Verification
We may verify your professional credentials with state medical boards or other relevant licensing authorities as part of our registration process.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
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Regular security assessments and updates
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Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
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Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
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Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Maintain records for continuing education credit reporting
Generally, we retain registration information for seven years after course completion, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and review your personal information
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Opt out of marketing communications
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Request a copy of your information in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences and login information
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Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
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Improve user experience
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Provide relevant content
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via email.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Hands Back On
Email: dr.mvaghasia@gmail.com
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international participants
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State privacy laws
By registering for our OMT training course, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection and use of your information as described herein.
Effective Date: 7/15/25
Last Updated: 7/15/25