Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 15, 2025
Website: www.appellohealthandwellness.com
Entity: Appello Health & Wellness, Malvern, Arkansas
1. Introduction
At Appello Health & Wellness, your privacy is a top priority.
We are committed to protecting your personal and medical information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website or receiving care in our clinic.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other contact details.
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Health Information: Details you provide through forms, messages, or during appointments related to your health history, symptoms, or medical treatment.
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Technical Information: Data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage patterns collected through cookies or analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
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To schedule and manage appointments or communicate about your care
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To provide, coordinate, and improve healthcare services
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To send reminders, updates, or responses to inquiries
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To comply with legal, regulatory, and billing requirements
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To improve the functionality and performance of our website
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or medical information.
4. HIPAA Compliance
Appello Health & Wellness adheres to strict HIPAA standards.
Your protected health information (PHI) will only be used or disclosed for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, unless you provide written authorization or the law requires it.
Examples of HIPAA-permitted uses include:
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Sharing records with other healthcare providers involved in your care
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Submitting claims to insurance companies for payment
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Conducting internal quality improvement and staff training
5. Information Security
We employ administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
While no system can guarantee complete security, we continually review and update our safeguards to maintain the highest standards of data protection.
6. Your Rights
As a patient, you have the right to:
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Access and obtain copies of your medical records
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Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request restrictions on how your information is used or shared
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Receive a list of disclosures made of your PHI
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File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Requests related to your medical information can be submitted in writing to the contact below.
7. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and site performance.
These tools do not collect personal medical information and can be disabled through your browser settings if preferred.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
Appello Health & Wellness is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
We encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal information.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.
The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📍 Appello Health & Wellness
2223 Grant Street
Malvern, AR 72104
📞 (501) 337-9031
✉️ malvern@appelloclinic.com