Washington Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy

What Is Consumer Health Data?

Consumer health data is personal information that may be linked to your health or health-related activities.

Examples may include information about mental health, medical conditions, medications, health care services, or requests for health care.

Consumer Health Data Collected Through This Website

The Camellia Wellness website is primarily informational.

We do not ask you to enter medical or mental health information directly into this website. The website does not currently have contact forms, patient accounts, or health questionnaires.

If you choose to use a link on this website to access the secure SimplePractice patient portal, information you provide there may include health information and is handled as part of your relationship with Camellia Wellness and under applicable privacy laws.

Where Health Information Comes From

Consumer health information may be provided:

• Directly by you
• Through the secure SimplePractice patient portal
• During the process of scheduling or receiving care
• Through information provided as part of your treatment, billing, or other practice-related services

We do not intentionally collect health information from the public portions of this website.

How Consumer Health Data Is Used

When applicable, consumer health information may be used to:

• Schedule and provide mental health services
• Communicate with patients about their care
• Complete patient intake and health assessments
• Provide medication management and other clinical services
• Process billing and payments
• Coordinate care and practice operations
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Clinical health information is also handled according to Camellia Wellness's Notice of Privacy Practices.

Consumer Health Data We Share

Camellia Wellness does not sell consumer health data.

When necessary to provide services or operate the practice, information may be shared with appropriate service providers and other parties as permitted or required by law.

Depending on the circumstances, these may include:

• SimplePractice – patient portal, scheduling, forms, and secure communications
• Billing and payment service providers – for billing and payment processing
• Health plans or insurance companies – when applicable for covered services
• Other health care providers – when permitted or authorized for care coordination
• Government agencies or other entities – when disclosure is required by law

We only share information as permitted or required by applicable law.

Sale of Consumer Health Data

Camellia Wellness does not sell consumer health data.

We do not sell your health information to advertisers, data brokers, or other companies for marketing purposes.

Your Washington Privacy Rights

Washington residents may have rights regarding their consumer health data under the My Health My Data Act.

Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include:

• Right to Know – You may request information about the consumer health data we collect and how it is used or shared.
• Right to Access – You may request access to certain consumer health data we maintain about you.
• Right to Delete – You may request deletion of certain consumer health data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – When consent is required, you may withdraw your consent.
• Right to Appeal – You may appeal a decision regarding a privacy request.

Some information may be subject to different privacy requirements, including federal HIPAA requirements and Washington health-care privacy laws.

How to Make a Privacy Request

To ask a question or make a request regarding your consumer health data, please contact:

Camellia Wellness PLLC

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 253.324.5482

Please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request.

We will review and respond to requests as required by applicable Washington law.

Security

Camellia Wellness takes reasonable steps to protect personal and consumer health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

No electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when our website, services, or privacy practices change or when required by law.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.