Last updated: October 30, 2025
Welcome to SpineRecover.com. Your privacy matters. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By using this site, you agree to this policy.
Who we are
SpineRecover.com is a personal blog sharing first-hand experiences with spine surgery recovery and related topics. This site is informational only and is written in the first person from real life experience.
What information we collect
1. Information you choose to give us
When you interact with the site you may provide:
- Comments you submit on posts
- Messages you send to us through our social media page at https://www.facebook.com/share/17G5WAV1id/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Any information you include in those messages or comments
2. Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, standard web server logs may record:
- Your IP address
- Your browser and device type
- The pages you view and the time you spend on them
- The website that referred you to us
We use this information to operate, secure, and improve the site.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device.
- We use essential cookies so the site works correctly.
- We may use performance cookies to understand what content is helpful.
- You can control cookies in your browser settings. If you block cookies, some features may not work as expected.
How we use your information
We use information to:
- Provide and maintain the website
- Protect the site from abuse and spam
- Understand what content is helpful so we can improve it
- Respond to messages you send us
We do not sell your personal information.
Affiliate disclosure
SpineRecover.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program.
- If you click an Amazon link on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- We only mention products we actually use or genuinely recommend from personal experience.
- Affiliate links are included in articles naturally as part of the story or tips.
Advertising
At this time, this site does not intentionally run third-party ad units that require personalized ad targeting settings. If we later add display ads, this policy will be updated to explain what services are used and how to manage preferences.
Email and newsletters
At this time, this site does not run an email newsletter and does not collect email addresses through forms on the website. If that changes in the future, this policy will be updated with details and unsubscribe options.
Comments and user content
- Comments you post are public. Do not share private or medical information you do not want visible to others.
- We reserve the right to remove comments that are abusive, spam, or off-topic to protect readers.
Links to other websites
Articles may link to other websites, including Amazon and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for adults 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us through our Facebook page so we can remove it.
Your choices
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser.
- You can choose not to comment or send messages.
- You can request that we remove a comment you posted by messaging our Facebook page link above with a direct link to the comment.
Data security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect this site and any information you share in comments or messages. No website can guarantee perfect security.
How to contact us
Changes to this policy
If we update how we collect or use information, we will change the date at the top of this page and describe the changes here.