HIPAA Privacy Policy  

 

Laser Girl Med Spa is committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

 

Information We May Collect

 

As part of your care or interactions with us, we may collect:

• Name

• Phone number

• Appointment dates and service types

• Treatment-related information

• Any health information you voluntarily disclose

 

How We Use Your PHI in SMS Communications

 

We may use your mobile phone number to send:

• Appointment confirmations and reminders

• Pre- and post-treatment instructions

• Account-related notices

• Service or location updates

 

We will NOT send sensitive medical details via SMS such as diagnosis, treatment plans, test results, or any information that could compromise your privacy in a non-secure channel unless you explicitly request or authorize it.

 

How We Protect Your PHI

 

Laser Girl Med Spa maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with HIPAA requirements, including:

• Limiting PHI access to authorized personnel

• Using HIPAA-compliant systems for patient recordkeeping

• Protecting information against unauthorized disclosure

 

SMS is not a secure or encrypted communication channel. By opting in, you acknowledge this risk and consent to receive applicable communications.

 

Your HIPAA Rights

 

You have the right to:

• Request access to your health information

• Request amendments to your records

• Request restrictions on certain disclosures

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

• File a privacy complaint directly with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

 

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

 

Third-Party Service Providers

 

We may use HIPAA-compliant vendors to assist with practice management, appointment reminders, or communications.

These vendors are required by law and contract (Business Associate Agreements) to protect your PHI.

 

 

Contact Us

 

If you have questions about this policy or your information, please contact us at:

 

Laser Girl Med Spa

service@lasergirlskincareandmedspa.com

713-360-7900