Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [4/1/2025]
Ascend Integrative Medicine
[https://www.ascendintegrativemedicine.com]

At Ascend Integrative Medicine, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:
We may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily submit through contact forms, appointment requests, SMS sign-up or newsletter signups.

Health Information:
If you schedule a consultation or use our patient portal, we may collect information related to your health. This data is protected under HIPAA regulations and handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Automatically Collected Data:
Our website may automatically collect certain data about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and manage appointments and services
Respond to inquiries or feedback
Send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you opt-in)
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations or professional healthcare standards

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only with:

Authorized staff or healthcare professionals providing care
Trusted third-party service providers for administrative support (e.g., email services, analytics)
Legal authorities if required by law or in response to legal requests

4. Use of Cookies

Our site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, personalize content, and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and administrative security measures to protect your personal and health data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and correct your personal data
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing emails
Request a copy of your health records

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 [ascendintegrative@gmail.com]
📞 [720-780-3319]

8. Children's Privacy Our services are not directed toward individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. SMS "SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes." By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Ascend Integrative Medicine. This includes SMS messages for appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, post-visit instructions, lab notifications, and billing notifications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://www.ascendintegrativemedicine.com. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

10. Updates to This Policy We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Ascend Integrative Medicine
📍 [5912 S. Cody St, STE 200

Littleton, CO 80123]
📧 [ascendintegrative@gmail.com]
📞 [720-780-3319]