Privacy Policy

Victoria Park Animal Hospital
Last Updated: July 6, 2026

Victoria Park Animal Hospital ("Victoria Park Animal Hospital," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, https://victoriaparkanimalhospital.com ("Website").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit our Website, submit forms, request appointments, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our online services.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address (if provided)
Pet name, breed, and species
Appointment requests
Messages submitted through contact forms
Employment application information
Any additional information you voluntarily submit

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral websites
Approximate geographic location
Date and time of visits

This information helps us improve the Website and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Measure website performance
Analyze visitor behavior
Improve user experience
Protect website security

Please refer to our Cookie Notice for additional information.

Contact Forms and Appointment Requests

Information submitted through contact forms or appointment request forms is used solely to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Communicate regarding veterinary services
Improve customer service
Maintain business records

Submission of a form does not establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR).

Communications

By providing your contact information, you authorize Victoria Park Animal Hospital to contact you regarding:

Appointment scheduling
Appointment reminders
Responses to inquiries
Follow-up communications
Client service matters
Hospital announcements

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time. Use the CONTACT form to request infomation removal. This form is accessible from the main navigation links at the top or footer of the webste.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide veterinary services
Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Improve our Website
Improve customer experience
Analyze Website performance
Maintain website security
Detect fraud
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

Victoria Park Animal Hospital does not sell, rent, lease, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Website or business, including:

Website hosting providers
Website maintenance providers
Email delivery services
Form processing services
Analytics providers
Security providers

These providers are contractually required to protect your information.

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Although we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Respond to inquiries
Maintain client communications
Fulfill legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Improve services

Information that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

Third-Party Services

Our Website may use trusted third-party services including, but not limited to:

WPForms
Google reCAPTCHA
Google Maps
Google Fonts
Analytics platforms (if enabled)
Website security services

These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Google reCAPTCHA

This Website uses Google reCAPTCHA to reduce spam and protect online forms.

reCAPTCHA analyzes visitor behavior to determine whether submissions are made by humans or automated systems. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

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

Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.

Your Privacy Rights

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

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Restrict certain processing
Object to certain processing
Request portability of your information
Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

GDPR Compliance

If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

These rights may include:

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent

Where required by law, we process personal information only on lawful bases such as consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation.

California Privacy

Although Victoria Park Animal Hospital is located in Florida, California residents may have privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws.

We do not sell personal information.

Requests regarding personal information may be submitted using the contact information below.

International Visitors

If you access this Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using this Website, you consent to this transfer.

Accessibility

Victoria Park Animal Hospital is committed to making this Website accessible to all visitors.

Please refer to our Accessibility Statement for information regarding accessibility features and how to report accessibility concerns.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this Website.

The "Last Updated" date will indicate when revisions were made.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Victoria Park Animal Hospital

626 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Phone: (954) 617-8724

Website: https://victoriaparkanimalhospital.com

Legal Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this Website.

It does not govern veterinary medical records, which are maintained and protected under applicable professional standards and laws.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Such a relationship is established only after examination of a patient and acceptance of the case by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with applicable law.