PRIVACY POLICY & NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: May 4, 2026
Practice Name: Gorge Naturopathic and Massage, LLC
Contact: 541-257-5685
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your personal and health information. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and applicable privacy laws.
This policy applies to:
Our website
In-person services
Telehealth services
Information We Collect
1. Health Information (Protected Health Information - PHI)
If you become a patient, we may collect:
Medical history
Treatment information
Contact details
This information is protected under HIPAA.
2. Website & Usage Data
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on site
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
3. Information You Provide
Contact forms
Appointment requests
Emails or messages
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Healthcare Services
Provide and manage your care
Communicate with you
Practice Operations
Improve services
Respond to inquiries
Website Analytics
Understand website usage
Improve user experience
How We Share Information
Health Information (PHI)
We may share your health information:
For treatment and care coordination
When required by law
To prevent serious health or safety risks
We do not sell your health information.
Website Data
We may share limited data with:
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Website hosting services
This data is used for site performance and is not used to identify you as a patient.
Telehealth & Electronic Communication
If you use telehealth or communicate electronically:
Your information may be transmitted digitally
We use secure systems, but no technology is 100% risk-free
You may request alternative communication methods
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your medical records
Request corrections
Request limits on how your information is used
Request confidential communication methods
To exercise these rights, contact us at 541-257-5685.
Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website performance
Analyze user behavior
You can:
Disable cookies in your browser
Use privacy settings to limit tracking
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
Protect your information
Notify you of data breaches
Follow this policy
Complaints
If you have concerns, contact us at 541-257-5685.
You may also file a complaint with the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
Gorge Naturopathic and Massage, LLC
541-257-5685
This page serves as both our Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices. A full version is available upon request or during patient intake.