Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 4, 2025
Island Women’s Wellness

Island Women’s Wellness ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

Such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you provide when you:

Book an appointment
Fill out forms on our website
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us directly

b. Protected Health Information (PHI)

When you become a patient, any medical information you provide is considered PHI and is handled in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

c. Website and Technical Data

We may automatically collect data such as IP addresses, device/browser type, referral source, and pages visited for site analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal and health information to:

Schedule and confirm appointments
Provide you with medical care and follow-up
Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
Send you important updates about your care or the practice
Improve our website, services, and operations

3. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may use your personal contact information to:

Send wellness tips, service updates, and new offerings
Share practice news or events
Provide promotional information about aesthetic services, packages, or seasonal specials
Offer personalized content based on your preferences

You can opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly. We will never use your Protected Health Information (PHI) for marketing purposes without your explicit written authorization as required by HIPAA.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal or health information. We may only share it:

With your consent
With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality (e.g., email providers, appointment systems)
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
If required to protect your health, safety, or the public

5. HIPAA Compliance

All health information collected and maintained by Island Women’s Wellness is protected under HIPAA. We are committed to safeguarding your PHI and using it only as allowed by law and your treatment needs.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no digital transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking tools to enhance user experience, monitor website usage, and improve site performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access or update your personal information
Request a copy of your medical records
Revoke marketing consent at any time
Request that we delete your personal data (unless we are legally required to retain it)

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

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of the current version.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, marketing consent, or your patient rights, please contact:

Island Women’s Wellness
info@islandww.com