Privacy Policy for OC Well Studio

Effective Date: August 3, 2026

At OC Well Studio, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or receive services from our practice.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mobile phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Appointment requests

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Marketing preferences

  • Any information you choose to provide when communicating with our office

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referral source

  • Website usage statistics

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Send appointment reminders

  • Notify you of schedule changes

  • Send wellness information, promotions, and marketing communications (only if you have opted in)

  • Request patient feedback and reviews

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

SMS Communications

If you choose to opt in, you may receive text messages from OC Well Studio regarding:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Schedule updates

  • Customer care communications

  • Promotional offers

  • Special events

  • Requests for patient feedback and online reviews

Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

Reply HELP for assistance or contact our office directly.

Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of receiving healthcare services.

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we may occasionally send educational content, practice updates, wellness tips, and promotional offers.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including providers of:

  • Website hosting

  • Appointment scheduling

  • Email marketing

  • SMS messaging

  • Payment processing

  • Analytics

  • Business operations

These providers are only permitted to use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except with messaging providers as necessary to deliver SMS communications.

Healthcare Information

If you become a patient of OC Well Studio, your protected health information (PHI) is governed by applicable federal and state healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

This website Privacy Policy applies to website visitors and online communications and does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Measure website performance

  • Enhance user experience

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we take appropriate steps to safeguard the information entrusted to us.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain information where permitted by law

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

California residents may also have additional privacy rights under applicable California law.

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

OC Well Studio
Newport Beach, California

Phone: (949) 300-2028
Email:hello@ocwellstudio.com

Absolutely. This should be a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which is required under HIPAA if you're a covered healthcare provider. While every practice should have an attorney review its legal documents, the following is an excellent, patient-friendly version that covers the core HIPAA requirements and is appropriate for OC Well Studio.

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Effective Date: August 3, 2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION, AND YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

OC Well Studio is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI), your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and our legal responsibilities regarding your information.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI).

  • Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

  • Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.

  • Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.

Examples include:

  • Developing your treatment plan

  • Coordinating care among providers within OC Well Studio

  • Referring you to another healthcare provider when appropriate

Payment

We may use or disclose your information to obtain payment for services.

Examples include:

  • Billing your insurance company (when applicable)

  • Processing payment

  • Verifying insurance benefits

  • Responding to insurance inquiries regarding claims

Healthcare Operations

We may use your information for routine business activities that help us provide quality care.

Examples include:

  • Quality improvement

  • Staff training

  • Licensing and accreditation

  • Business management

  • Audits and compliance activities

Appointment Reminders

We may contact you regarding upcoming appointments by:

  • Phone

  • Voicemail

  • Email

  • Text message (SMS)

Treatment Alternatives and Practice Communications

We may contact you regarding:

  • Follow-up care

  • Recommended services

  • Wellness information

  • Health-related benefits or services we offer

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time where required by law.

Individuals Involved in Your Care

Unless you object, we may share relevant information with family members, caregivers, or others involved in your care when appropriate.

As Required by Law

We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law, including:

  • Public health reporting

  • Court orders

  • Law enforcement requests when legally authorized

  • Health oversight activities

  • Workers' compensation claims

  • To prevent a serious threat to health or safety

Uses Requiring Your Written Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including:

  • Most disclosures of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)

  • Most uses of your information for marketing purposes where HIPAA requires authorization

  • Sale of Protected Health Information

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent action has already been taken.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a Copy of Your Records

You may inspect or obtain a copy of your health records, subject to applicable laws.

Request Corrections

If you believe information in your record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.

Request Confidential Communications

You may ask us to contact you in a particular way or at a particular location.

For example:

  • Only by mobile phone

  • Only by email

  • At a work address instead of your home

We will accommodate reasonable requests whenever possible.

Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information.

While we are not required to agree to every request, we will comply when required by law.

Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your Protected Health Information.

Receive a Paper Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

Our Communication Practices

To improve your experience, OC Well Studio may communicate with you by phone, email, or text regarding:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Schedule changes

  • Follow-up instructions

  • Billing questions

  • Treatment recommendations

Please notify us if your preferred communication method changes.

Website and Online Communications

Our website Privacy Policy governs information collected through our website, online forms, newsletters, and SMS marketing.

This HIPAA Notice applies specifically to your Protected Health Information created or maintained as part of your healthcare.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted in our office and on our website with a revised Effective Date.

Questions or Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us directly. Filing a complaint will not affect your care.

OC Well Studio
Phone: (949) 300-2028
Email: hello@ocwellstudio.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights

No retaliation will occur for filing a complaint