Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/17/2025
Ellison Acupuncture and Therapeutic Massage, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, receive our services, or otherwise interact with us.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you schedule appointments or make purchases.
   
• Health Information: Details about your medical history, health conditions, and treatment plans provided for acupuncture or therapeutic massage sessions. This information is considered sensitive and will be protected in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
   
• Technical Information: Data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage through cookies or analytics tools.
   
• Communication Information: Records of your correspondence with us (e.g., emails, calls, or messages).
   

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing, scheduling, and managing your treatments.
   
• Communicating with you about appointments, services, and updates.
   
• Processing payments and maintaining billing records.
   
• Improving our website, services, and client experience.
   
• Complying with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
   

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us with scheduling, payment processing, or website management.
   
• As Required by Law: When necessary to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
   
• For Healthcare Operations: To coordinate treatment or billing with insurers or other healthcare providers, in compliance with HIPAA.
   

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to use reasonable measures to safeguard your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal or health information.
   
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
   
• Request limitations on how we use or disclose your health information.
   
• Withdraw consent for non-essential communications.
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information below.

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly without them.

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Ellison Acupuncture and Therapeutic Massage, PLLC
101 Hurley Avenue, Kingston, New York 12401

(845) 750-8700