Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) & Privacy Policy (PP)
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Peculiar Wellness (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Practice”) is committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI) and personal data. This Notice explains how we:
Collect, use, and disclose your information
Protect your privacy and security
Ensure your rights under HIPAA
By using our website or receiving care, you acknowledge and agree to this Notice.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email
Protected Health Information (PHI): Medical history, diagnoses, treatments, labs, medications
Financial Information: Insurance details, billing, and payment information
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and website usage patterns
2. Our Responsibilities
We are legally required to:
Keep your PHI private and secure
Follow the terms of this Notice while it is in effect
Inform you of any data breaches affecting your PHI
3. Uses & Disclosures Without Your Authorization
We may use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization for the following purposes:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services
Payment: To process billing and reimbursement from insurance or third parties
Healthcare Operations: For quality improvement, staff training, or internal auditing
Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To comply with laws, court orders, or government requests
Public Health & Safety: For disease reporting, prevention, or addressing health threats
Other Permitted Purposes: Organ donation, research, workers’ compensation, military, or national security activities
All other uses or disclosures require your written authorization.
4. Uses & Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for:
Marketing purposes
Sale of PHI
Most psychotherapy notes
You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, except when already relied upon.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your health records and request copies
Amend inaccurate or incomplete information
Request Restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Request Confidential Communications (e.g., alternate address or phone number)
Receive a Paper Copy of this Notice upon request
File a Complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) without retaliation
All requests must be submitted in writing to our Privacy Officer.
6. Security Safeguards
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI.
While we follow industry-standard practices, please note that no system is 100% secure.
7. Website & Electronic Communications
Information submitted through our website is used only for stated purposes.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external third-party websites.
Email or other unencrypted communications may carry potential privacy risks.
8. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice at any time to reflect legal or operational changes.
All updates apply to past, present, and future PHI and become effective upon posting on our website.
9. Contact Information
Privacy Officer
Peculiar Wellness
1030 S. Carrier Pkwy, Ste. 100
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
📧 info@peculiarwellnesscenter.com
📞 469-373-2260