The Fine Print

At Buckeye Beauty Bar, your privacy is extremely important to us. As a provider of medical aesthetic services, we are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), along with any applicable state and federal laws.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we use and protect your Protected Health Information (PHI), and what your rights are as a client.

Effective Date: 6/1/2023

When you receive care or book services with Buckeye Beauty Bar, we may collect:

• Your name, date of birth, and contact information
• Medical history and treatment records
• Photos taken for treatment tracking (with your written consent)
• Payment and billing information

We collect this information to provide safe, effective treatments and to comply with applicable health regulations.

We may use your PHI to:

• Provide medical treatments and aesthetic services
• Communicate with you about your care
• Coordinate with other licensed healthcare providers if necessary
• Process payments and handle administrative functions
• Send appointment reminders or follow-up care instructions
• Improve quality of care through internal review and training

We do not sell your information or share it for marketing without your explicit written consent.

We use a combination of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information. This includes:

• HIPAA-compliant booking and EMR systems
• Secure email and messaging platforms
• Staff training on privacy and confidentiality
• Access controls so only authorized personnel can view your PHI

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your health records
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Request that we limit how your information is used or shared
• Receive a list of times we’ve shared your information, if applicable
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at:
📧 BuckeyeBeautyBar@gmail.com
📞 380-234-3517

We may disclose your PHI under the following conditions:

• To other healthcare providers involved in your treatment
• To your health insurance provider for billing (if applicable)
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or public health laws
• To protect your safety or the safety of others when required by law

We will always obtain your consent when required before disclosing any information beyond what HIPAA permits.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and in our office. Your continued use of our services after changes are made indicates your acceptance of those changes.

We’re here to help. If you have any questions about how your information is used or want to file a privacy complaint, please reach out directly. Your trust means everything to us.