Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/1/2025

At The Acupuncture Studio LLC, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. By using this website, you consent to the practices outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Health information (if you choose to share it via contact forms or consultations)

  • Payment details (if services are booked or paid online)

We also collect non-personal information automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed on our site

  • Time and date of your visit

  • Referring website or search engine

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To schedule and confirm appointments

  • To provide services you request

  • To communicate with you regarding your care or inquiries

  • To send relevant studio updates or newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time)

  • To improve our website, offerings, and user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools help us improve usability and performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms to manage appointments, payments, and newsletters (e.g., Jane App, Practice Better, Stripe, Mailchimp). These providers have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them.

We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or tools.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.

6. HIPAA Notice

If you are a patient, any health-related information you share through intake forms, scheduling software, or communication with The Acupuncture Studio LLC is handled in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

We maintain confidentiality of all protected health information and only disclose it as required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or business retention requirements)

  • Withdraw consent for marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at calm@theacupuncturestudiovt.com

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website indicates your agreement with the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

The Acupuncture Studio LLC
57 Woodstock Road, Hartland, VT 05048
calm@theacupuncturestudiovt.com