Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 27, 2026
East Tennessee Hospital ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you when you visit our website (the "Site"), how we use that information, and the steps we take to safeguard it.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit. This information may include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which identifies your computer or network on the internet.
- Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: The operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you view on our Site, the order in which you view them, and the time spent on each page.
- Referring/Exit Pages: The URL of the page that referred you to our Site and the URL of the page you exit to.
- Date and Time Stamps: The date and time of your visit.
This data is primarily used for analytical purposes to understand how visitors interact with our Site, improve user experience, and ensure the security and functionality of our services. This information does not typically identify you directly but helps us improve our Site's performance and content.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small data file that is placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
- Analyze how you use our Site, allowing us to improve its design and content.
- Provide certain features and functionalities.
We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they are deleted or expire). You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our Site.
Third-Party Services
We may utilize third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and hosting services, to help us operate our Site and understand its usage. These third parties may have access to your automatically collected information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they collect, use, and disclose information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
East Tennessee Hospital is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites or services.
Advertising
East Tennessee Hospital does not currently engage in interest-based advertising or display third-party advertisements on our Site that track your online activities across different websites over time. Should our advertising practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect those changes and provide information on how you can manage your preferences.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us: