Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 4, 2026
A Village Wellness Center ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or receive our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and other identifying information you provide to us.
- Health Information: Medical history, treatment records, insurance information, and other protected health information (PHI) necessary to provide our services.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our healthcare services
- Process and manage your appointments and treatment
- Communicate with you about your care and our services
- Process insurance claims and billing
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Improve our website and user experience
HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, we are committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). Our Notice of Privacy Practices provides detailed information about how we may use and disclose your PHI and your rights regarding your health information.
Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- For Treatment: With other healthcare providers involved in your care
- For Payment: With insurance companies and other payers
- For Operations: For quality assessment and improvement activities
- As Required by Law: When required by federal, state, or local laws
- With Your Consent: When you have given us written authorization
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal and health information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:
- Access your personal and health information
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request restrictions on how we use your information
- Receive a copy of your records
- Request confidential communications
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated effective date, and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
A Village Wellness Center804 Pershing Dr. #202, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 328-7162
Email: info@avillagewc.com
