Effective Date: May 9, 2025
Hughes Chiropractic and Massage
1222 Bronson Way North, Suite 120
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 271-4543
Introduction
This privacy policy outlines how Hughes Chiropractic and Massage collects, uses, and protects the information you provide when using our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal or health-related data submitted through our website is handled securely and in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Washington My Health, My Data Act (RCW 19.373).
We may update this policy from time to time. Please review this page periodically to ensure you are aware of any changes.
Information We May Collect
When using our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Your name, contact information, and demographic details
- Email address and phone number
- Preferences or interests voluntarily submitted
- Other information relevant to appointment requests, health inquiries, promotions, or surveys
How We Use This Information
We collect this information to better understand your needs and provide you with improved services, including:
- Maintaining internal records
- Improving website content and user experience
- Communicating about services, promotions, or events (only with your consent)
- Sending occasional emails regarding clinic updates or offers (if opted in)
- Conducting limited customer feedback or market research
- Customizing content based on your preferences
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws, including MHMDA
We do not sell your personal or health-related data.
We may share data with service providers who support our operations, but only under written agreements that protect your information.
My Health, My Data Act (MHMDA) Compliance
Under the Washington MHMDA, we may collect health-related data only with your explicit, opt-in consent. This includes:
- Information related to your symptoms, health concerns, or conditions shared through website forms
- Any data that may infer your physical or mental health status
- Location-based data associated with health service access
We do not collect or track sensitive health data without proper disclosure and consent. For full details, see our Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy available on our website or in our office.
Website Security
We are committed to protecting your data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure proper use of the information we collect online.
Use of Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. A cookie is a small file placed on your device that helps analyze web traffic and remember your preferences. Cookies allow our site to tailor content to your interests.
We may use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used, solely for analytics and performance tracking. You can modify your browser settings to accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies may affect functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Once you leave our domain, we have no control over the other site’s privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately, as we are not responsible for their data handling.
Controlling Your Personal Information
You can manage your preferences regarding how we use your data by:
- Opting out of marketing communications at any time
- Requesting access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
- Writing or emailing us to revoke consent or ask questions at [Insert your privacy email]
We will not share your personal information with third parties for promotional purposes unless you have given us explicit permission.
Requesting Your Information
You may request details of the personal information we hold about you. To request a copy, please write to:
Privacy Officer
Hughes Chiropractic and Massage
1222 Bronson Way North, Suite 120
Renton, WA 98057
A small fee may apply for administrative costs. If any data is incorrect, we will promptly correct it upon request.
