Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2/21/2025
Effective Date: 2/21/2025
Hairthetics ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with U.S. federal law and Florida state regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hairthetics.org or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, date of birth, and medical history (provided voluntarily via forms or consultations).
- Protected Health Information (PHI): Medical records and treatment details, governed by HIPAA.
- Mobile Information: Phone numbers collected for appointment reminders, updates, holidays and birthday greetings, or promotional purposes.
- Photographic Data: Before-and-after photos (collected only with explicit written consent and anonymized to protect your identity).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide medical services, manage appointments, and communicate with you.
- Send appointment reminders, updates, or promotional offers (with your consent).
- Improve our website, services, and patient experience.
- Use anonymized before-and-after photos for educational, marketing, or training purposes (only with your written consent).
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
- Mobile Information: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
- HIPAA Compliance: PHI is only shared:
- With your written authorization.
- For treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
- As required by law (e.g., public health reporting).
- Service Providers: Third parties must sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) to handle PHI under HIPAA.
4. Patient Photo Consent
- Before-and-after photos will only be used with your explicit written consent.
- Photos are anonymized (e.g., faces obscured) to prevent identification.
- You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting info@hairthetics.org
5. Data Security
We implement safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls, secure servers) to protect your data per:
- HIPAA Security Rule
- Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA)
- FTC Safeguards Rule
6. Your Rights
- HIPAA Rights: Request access to or correction of your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications via the "unsubscribe" link in emails or by contacting us.
- Deletion: Request deletion of non-medical data, subject to legal retention requirements.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 13 years of age (per COPPA). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Compliance with Federal & Florida Law
This policy complies with:
- HIPAA: For PHI protection and patient rights.
- TCPA: Prior consent for automated calls/texts.
- CAN-SPAM: Clear opt-out mechanisms in emails.
- FTC Act: Prohibition of deceptive data practices.
- Florida FIPA: Data breach notification and security standards.
9. Updates to This Policy
Unsubscribe from marketing communications via the "unsubscribe" link in emails or by contacting us.
10. Contact Us
Hairthetics
Address: 601 N Federal Hwy, Suite 411, Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
Email: info@hairthetics.org
Phone: +1 (754) 288-3171