Information We Collect: When you visit our website, we may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. If you use our contact form or newsletter signup, we collect your name, email, and any message you provide.

How We Use It: This data helps us analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and respond to your inquiries. We do not sell or rent this information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your Browse experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

Our Commitment: Macvelly Wellness is fully committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state laws in Washington.

How We Collect PHI: PHI is collected directly from you during consultations, via secure intake forms (e.g., through Practice Better or Acuity Scheduling), during diagnostic testing, and through our patient portal.

How We Use and Disclose PHI: Your PHI is used primarily for:

• Treatment: Providing, managing, and coordinating your healthcare.

• Payment: Billing for services (e.g., labs, specialized procedures not covered by DPC membership).

• Healthcare Operations: Improving our services, quality assessment.

• As otherwise permitted or required by law (e.g., public health activities).

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI: Under HIPAA, you have specific rights concerning your PHI, including:

• The right to access and obtain a copy of your medical records.

• The right to request amendments to your records.

• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information.

• The right to receive an accounting of disclosures.

• The right to request confidential communications.

• The right to file a complaint with our office or the HHS if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

• Data Security: We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including encrypted systems, secure patient portals, and strict access controls) to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

• Business Associates: We may share PHI with trusted "Business Associates" (e.g., labs, billing services, secure messaging platforms like Practice Better, Acuity Scheduling) who perform services on our behalf and are also contractually bound to protect your PHI.