Notice of Privacy
Privacy Policy for Sunshine Wellness Clinic INC
Effective Date: 10/01/2023
This Privacy Policy describes how Sunshine Wellness Clinic INC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website (www.sunshinewellnessclinic.org www.sunshineacupuncture.org www.sunshinewellness.clinic) (the “Site”) or receive medical services from us.
HIPAA Compliance
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). We have established safeguards to protect your Protected Health Information (“PHI”) and will only use and disclose your PHI for the purposes of providing you with acupuncture services, obtaining payment for those services, and conducting healthcare operations as permitted by HIPAA.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Site or receive services from us:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, and zip code (optional).
- Health Information: This includes information about your medical history, symptoms, treatment goals, and acupuncture treatment records.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule appointments and provide acupuncture services.
- Send you appointment reminders and information about our services.
- Bill you for services and collect payments.
- Improve the quality of our services.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
How We Share Your Information
We will only share your PHI with third parties as permitted by HIPAA, such as:
- Other healthcare providers involved in your care.
- Health plans that pay for your services.
- Healthcare clearinghouses that process your claims.
- As required by law, such as to report communicable diseases.
We will not share your PHI with any third-party for marketing purposes without your written authorization.
Your Choices
You have the right to access, amend, or request a copy of your PHI. You can also request to restrict how we use or disclose your PHI. To exercise these rights, please submit a written request to our Privacy Officer at the address below.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or electronic storage system is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: sunshinewellnessclinics@proton.me
- Phone: 772-453-1072
- Address: 660 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL
By using our Site or receiving services from us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.