Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Jan 26th, 2024]
Dr. Deepa Pattani and her team (“we,” “our,” or “us”) are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information and the permissions granted for events, services, and marketing purposes.
1. Non-Healthcare Entity Disclaimer
We are not a healthcare entity and are not bound under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While we make every effort to safeguard your personal information, we do not operate as a covered entity under HIPAA regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing information when you sign up for our services or events.
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Health Information: Any data you voluntarily share for functional medicine services, assessments, or programs.
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Event Participation: Registration details for virtual or live retreats, breathwork sessions, sound baths, and other events.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide services, including consultations, programs, and events.
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Communicate with you about scheduling, payments, and program updates.
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Send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (you can opt-out at any time).
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Improve our services and website functionality.
We do not sell or share your personal details with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Client Responsibility for Shared Information
We encourage clients to exercise caution when sharing personal details through:
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Social media platforms (including the private Facebook group).
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Email communication, which is not encrypted.
Any information you voluntarily share through these non-secure channels is your responsibility. We are not liable for the misuse of any information shared publicly or via non-encrypted methods.
5. Photography and Videography Consent
By participating in our virtual or live events, sessions, retreats, or other gatherings, you consent to being photographed and/or videographed. This content may be used in our marketing materials, including but not limited to:
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Social media posts
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Website updates
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Email newsletters
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Promotional videos
If you do not wish to consent to being photographed or recorded, please notify us in advance by emailing drdeepapattani@gmail.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respect your preference.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information:
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With trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our programs (e.g., payment processors).
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If required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
We do not sell or share your personal details with third parties for marketing purposes.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request corrections or updates to your information.
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Request that we delete your information, subject to legal obligations.
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Withdraw your consent for receiving marketing communications at any time.
To exercise your rights, please email us at drdeepapattani@gmail.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Please review this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
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Email: drdeepapattani@gmail.com