Ohr Acupuncture and Wellness
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Privacy Policy

General Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Ohr Acupuncture and Wellness, PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit ohracupunctureandwellness.com (the “website”). It applies to this website only.
Your Health Information Is Protected Separately
If you are a patient, your health information is protected under HIPAA and described in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. You can find it in our patient portal, or ask us for a copy at any time. This website policy does not change any of your rights under that notice.
Please Don’t Send Health Information Through This Website
Website forms and regular email are not designed for private health information. Please don’t include details about your health, symptoms, medications, or medical history in a website message or email. We’re happy to discuss them at your consultation or through the secure patient portal.
1. Information We Collect
Information you choose to give us. If you contact us through the website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our website host, Wix, automatically collects certain technical information when you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, and how long you stay. This is collected using cookies and similar technologies. We also use Google tools to understand how visitors find and use our website.
Online booking. When you book an appointment online, you leave this website and use AcuBliss, our secure patient scheduling and records system. Information you enter there is handled under AcuBliss’s own privacy policy and our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website policy.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
• respond to your questions and messages
• help you schedule appointments
• understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it
• send you updates or newsletters, only if you have signed up (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• meet our legal obligations
3. We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We will never use your health information for marketing without your written authorization.
4. Who We Share Information With
We share information only with service providers that help us run our practice and this website, such as:
• Wix, which hosts this website
• AcuBliss, our patient scheduling and records system
• Google, tools used to help us understand how visitors find us
These providers may use information only to provide their services to us. We may also share information when required by law.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites work and remember your preferences. You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. If you do, some parts of the website may not work as intended.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website links to other sites, such as our online booking system and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies.
7. How We Protect Information
We use reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.
9. Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
• ask what information you have submitted through the website
• ask us to correct or delete it
• unsubscribe from emails
We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
SMS Privacy Policy
Your Health Information
Text messages are not fully secure. To protect your privacy, we keep texts short and limited to scheduling and general questions about our services. Please do not text us detailed health information. If you have a health concern, call us at 540-324-3422 or message us in the secure patient portal through AcuBliss.
Texts Are Not for Emergencies
Text messages are not for emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
1. What We Text You About
If you agree to get texts from our office number, we will only send messages about scheduling or rescheduling, and replies to questions you send us. We do not send marketing or promotional texts.
Appointment reminders come from our patient portal, AcuBliss. Agreeing to texts from our office number is separate from those reminders.
2. How You Sign Up
Texting is optional. You do not have to agree to texts to book an appointment or receive care. You can sign up in either of these ways:
• Text us first at 540-324-3422.
• Tell a staff member that you agree to texts, for example when we set up your patient account. We will right away send you a text confirming that you signed up. That text tells you how to get help (reply HELP) and how to stop texts (reply STOP).
3. If You Text Us First
Many people first reach out to us by text to ask about our services. If you text us at 540-324-3422, you are giving us permission to text you back. We will use texts to answer your questions and help you schedule.
Our first reply will tell you how to stop texts (reply STOP) and how to get help (reply HELP). We will not add you to any marketing list.
If you become a patient, we may also text you if we need to change one of your appointments. You can reply STOP at any time.
4. How Often We Text
Message frequency varies. It depends on your appointments and your questions.
5. Cost
Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for your plan’s rates.
6. How to Stop Texts
Reply STOP to any message at any time. You will get one final text confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After that, we will not text you unless you sign up again. You can also reply CANCEL, END, QUIT or UNSUBSCRIBE.
To sign up again, reply START.
7. How to Get Help
Reply HELP to any message. You can also call us at 540-324-3422 or email ohracupunctureandwellness@gmail.com.
8. Carriers
Mobile carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
9. How We Protect Your Mobile Number
Here is how we handle your mobile number:
• We use your mobile number only to send the texts described in this policy.
• We do not sell, rent or share your mobile number or texting consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
• Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
• We may use a texting service provider to deliver messages. They may only use your information to send our messages to you.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Ohr Acupuncture and Wellness, PLLC
129 S Randolph St
Lexington, VA 24450
Phone: 540-324-3422