Privacy Policy

The Foot Aftercare Institution Legal Disclaimer

The information provided by The Foot Aftercare Institute is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Although we strive to offer accurate, evidence-informed guidance on foot aftercare, scar management, skin health, and recovery routines, individual situations vary, and the content on this website or in our resources may not be suitable for every person or circumstance.

You should always:

Consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding your specific medical condition, treatment plan, or concerns.

Follow the advice and postoperative instructions given by your surgeon, podiatrist, or healthcare provider.

Use products (such as urea cream, silicone gel, or any routine items) according to medical advice and product guidelines.

Reliance on any information provided by The Foot Aftercare Institute is strictly at your own risk.

We do not accept liability for:

Any injury, loss, or damages arising from the use or misuse of our content

Actions taken based on information found in our guides, emails, or website

Variations in individual healing outcomes, which depend on health conditions and medical factors beyond our control

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

Name

Email address

Contact details

Information you provide via forms (e.g., inquiries, subscriptions, downloads)

Information submitted through consultations or communication with us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

IP address

Device type and browser type

Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns

Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Sensitive Information

We do not ask for or store medical records or detailed health data.
If you voluntarily mention health-related details (e.g., recovery progress) through a form or email, we treat it with strict confidentiality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Provide guidance, resources, and services related to foot aftercare

Respond to inquiries and customer support requests

Improve our website experience and resource quality

Send updates, newsletters, or educational material only if you opt in

Maintain website security and user safety

Analyse site performance and user engagement (via analytics tools)

We never sell your information.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, we process your information under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your data.

Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our services.

Contract: Providing services or resources you request.

Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies to:

Enhance user experience

Save preferences

Enable analytics

Improve site performance

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function fully.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools)

Website hosting and security providers

Legal authorities, when required by law

We do not sell or rent personal information to advertisers or third parties.

Any third-party partners must comply with data protection standards.

6. Data Storage & Security

We store your data securely and take measures to prevent:

Unauthorized access

Loss or misuse

Alteration or disclosure

Although no system is 100% secure, we maintain industry-standard safeguards to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for:

Providing services

Legal or reporting requirements

Internal operations

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the information we hold about you

Request corrections or updates

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent

Object to certain types of processing

Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 Care@thefootaftercare.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and resources are not intended for children under 16.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

If information is unintentionally collected, please notify us so we can remove it.

10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage users to review external privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.

Continued use of the site signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy tolicy or how we handle your data, please contact:

📧 Care@thefootaftercareinstitute.com

🌐 www.thefootaftercareinstitute.com