HIPAA & Website Privacy Notice
Effective Date: October 4, 2025
1. Introduction
St. Charles Wellness Center respects your privacy. This notice explains how we protect your health information under HIPAA and how we handle information collected through our website: https://www.stcharleswellnesscenter.com.
By using our website or submitting personal information, you consent to this policy.
2. Protected Health Information (HIPAA)
Protected Health Information (PHI) includes demographic and health information collected during visits or telehealth appointments. We follow HIPAA rules regarding:
- Use and disclosure: PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
- Patient rights: Access, amend, or restrict PHI.
- Special notices: Appointment reminders, lab results, or health-related benefits.
You may file a complaint with us or the Secretary of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Contact:
Privacy Manager, St. Charles Wellness Center
311 NE 8th St., Homestead, FL 33030
Phone: 305-363-5573 | 888-315-2449
Email: info@stcharleswellnesscenter.com
3. Your Rights Under HIPAA
- Access, correct, or request deletion of your PHI.
- Request restrictions on PHI use or disclosure for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
- Receive an accounting of disclosures of PHI.
- File a complaint regarding HIPAA violations.
4. Website Information Collection & Privacy
In addition to health information collected for patient care, we may collect the following information through our website:
- Personal information: Name, email, phone, and other details submitted via contact or appointment forms.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and usage patterns.
- Cookies: Small files used for analytics, functionality, and performance.
Important: We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies & Tracking
- Cookies are used for site performance, analytics, and functionality.
- No health information is collected via cookies.
- Users can disable cookies in their browser at any time.
Optional notice: “We use cookies to improve website performance. By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies.”
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
7. Updates to this Policy
This notice may be updated periodically. The revised policy will be posted on our website with a new effective date.
8. Contact Us
For privacy or HIPAA questions:
St. Charles Wellness Center
311 NE 8th St., Homestead, FL 33030
Phone: 305-363-5573 | 888-315-2449
Email: info@stcharleswellnesscenter.com