Privacy Policy

Wellara
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At Wellara (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (the current active domain). By visiting or using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you fill out a contact form, request an appointment, subscribe to updates, or communicate with us directly, we may collect:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
General reason for inquiry or health-related concern
Any optional message you include

⚠️ Please do not include sensitive medical history or Protected Health Information (PHI) in these forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as:

IP address
Browser and device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referral sources (like search engines or social media)

This helps us improve website functionality, performance, and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to messages or appointment requests
Improve your experience on our site
Send optional updates if you opt in
Monitor website usage and security

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties. Ever.

3. Third-Party Services

To run our website and communications effectively, we may use trusted third-party providers such as:

Wix (for hosting and contact forms)
Google Analytics (for tracking website performance)
Email marketing platforms (only if you opt in)

These services may collect limited data necessary for their functionality and are expected to maintain confidentiality and security.

4. HIPAA & Health Information Disclaimer

While Wellara is operated by a licensed healthcare professional, this website is not intended to store or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.

Please do not share detailed medical records or confidential health data through any website form or messaging tool.

All official clinical communication happens through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems or during your in-person sessions.

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

Request to know what personal data we collect and how we use it
Request to delete your personal information
Request access to your information

To make a privacy request, email us at Rebecca.j.gasca@gmail.com.

We will respond within 45 days of verifying your identity.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. Submitting data through the internet is done at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes. If you wish to have your information deleted, contact us directly.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. When changes are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Wellara
Email: Rebecca.j.gasca@gmail.com
Website: www.wellarapelviccare.com