Privacy Policy

At Spark Functional Medicine and Wellness Clinic (“Spark,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our clinic or website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:

Full name
Date of birth
Address
Phone number
Email address
Insurance details
Emergency contact information

b. Health Information:

Medical history
Current and past treatments
Lab results
Prescriptions and medications
Lifestyle and wellness data

c. Technical & Usage Data (for website users):

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Referring website
Pages visited and time spent on site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide medical and wellness services
Manage your appointments and care plans
Communicate with you about your health, services, and updates
Process payments and insurance claims
Improve our services and website functionality
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share it with:

Licensed providers within Spark for care coordination
Third-party service providers (e.g., labs, billing companies, IT providers)
Insurance companies for billing and claims
Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

4. Data Security

We use physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. While no system is 100% secure, we follow industry best practices and comply with applicable privacy regulations, including HIPAA.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal and health information
Request corrections or updates
Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
Obtain a copy of your records
Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Please contact us in writing to exercise these rights.

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. We do not track users for advertising purposes.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their policies before submitting personal data.