Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05/01/2026
At Oahu Chiropractor, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, including our compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
- Health Information (health history, treatment details, insurance information, etc.)
- Usage Data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, website interactions, etc.)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Processing insurance claims and payments
- Providing chiropractic care and related services
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
3. HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, we take privacy and security seriously and follow applicable HIPAA requirements for protecting health information. This means:
- Your health information is only shared with authorized personnel and permitted parties.
- We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
- You may have rights to access, amend, and request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information, as permitted by law.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- When required by law.
- With your consent.
- With third-party service providers who help us operate our business (for example: scheduling, billing, payment processing, or IT services), and only as needed to provide those services.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal and health information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal and health records, as permitted by law.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Request restrictions on how we use or share your information, subject to legal limitations.
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights under HIPAA, please contact:
Oahu Chiropractor
(808) 486-6696
