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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION DISCLAIMER This office complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. This office does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. This office, Beach Chiropractic, Inc: Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, which may include: Qualified sign language interpreters Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats) Provides free languages services to people whose primary language is not English, which may include: Qualified interpreters Translation services Information written in other languages If you need these services, contact our Doctor at the address, phone number or email address provided on this website under the “Contact” tab. If you believe that this office has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with our Doctor at the address, phone number or email address provided on this website under the “Contact” tab. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, our Doctor and staff are available to help you. You can also file a civil rights compliant with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD) Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html # Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** 1/22/2026 ## 1. Introduction Beach Chiropractc (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a chiropractic and wellness practice committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website at cocoabeachchiropractic.com or communicate with us electronically, including via SMS. --- ## 2. Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information when you voluntarily provide it: ### A. Personal Information * Name * Email address * Phone number * Reason for inquiry or appointment request ### B. Health-Related Information (Limited) You may choose to submit limited health-related information (such as symptoms or appointment notes) through contact or intake request forms. This information is **not required** to use the website. ### C. Website Usage Information * IP address * Browser type * Device information * Pages visited and time spent on the site This data is collected through cookies or analytics tools and does **not** identify you as an individual patient. --- ## 3. How We Use Personal Information We use collected information solely for legitimate healthcare and business purposes, including: * Responding to inquiries and appointment requests * Communicating with patients or prospective patients * Sending appointment confirmations, reminders, or practice updates * Improving website functionality and patient experience * Complying with legal and regulatory obligations **We do not collect payments or financial information through this website.** --- ## 4. HIPAA Notice and Protected Health Information (PHI) Beach Chiropractic is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). * Any **Protected Health Information (PHI)** you provide outside of this website (such as in-office forms, secure patient portals, or clinical records) is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations. * This website is **not intended** to serve as a secure patient portal for transmitting sensitive medical information. * Submission of information through website forms does **not** replace formal HIPAA-compliant communications used within the practice. Patients will receive a separate **Notice of Privacy Practices** outlining their full HIPAA rights. --- ## 5. SMS Communications and Consent If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us: * Messages may include appointment confirmations, reminders, or practice-related information * Message frequency may vary * Message and data rates may apply * You may opt out at any time by replying **STOP** **SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.** --- ## 6. Sharing of Personal Information We do **not** sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information only with: * Service providers who support practice operations (e.g., scheduling or messaging platforms), under confidentiality obligations * Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law **Phone numbers and SMS consent are never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.** --- ## 7. Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While no website can guarantee absolute security, we take appropriate measures to reduce risk of unauthorized access or disclosure. --- ## 8. Cookies and Analytics Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve performance. These tools do not collect sensitive health or payment information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may be limited. --- ## 9. Your Rights and Choices You may: * Request access to or correction of your personal information * Opt out of SMS or email communications at any time * Request deletion of website-submitted data, subject to legal retention requirements Requests can be made using the contact information below. --- ## 10. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. --- ## 11. Contact Information For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your information, contact: Beach Chiropractic [email protected] 321-868-2225 Website: Cocoabeachchiropractic.com