Privacy Policy

• Commitment to Your Privacy

EmPower Children’s Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and patients. The purpose of this Privacy Statement is to explain how EmPower Children’s Clinic collects, uses, and safeguards information you share with us through this website. It also outlines the potential risks associated with transmitting information via the Internet.

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Please note that this Privacy Statement may be updated periodically without prior notice. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to any changes made.

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• Medical and Health Information Disclaimer

The medical and health information shared on the EmPower Children’s Clinic website is intended to be general in nature and should not replace personalized medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for concerns or questions about your child’s health or any medical condition.

 

 

• Health and Medical Information

Certain personal health and medical information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws. Such information may be collected online, offline, or through your interactions with our clinic or affiliated healthcare providers.

 

EmPower Children’s Clinic safeguards all protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and applicable laws. We may use and disclose PHI only as permitted by these regulations.
 

For detailed information about how we handle your protected health information, please review our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. In the event of any conflict between that Notice and this Privacy Statement, the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices will take precedence.
 

 

• Security and Confidentiality

While no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, EmPower Children’s Clinic employs a range of safeguards to protect your information. These include:

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• Physical security measures (locks, alarm systems)

• Electronic security protocols (passwords, encryption)

• Procedural safeguards (internal rules on data handling and access)

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These methods help maintain the integrity and confidentiality of information submitted through our website.
 

• Information Collection and Storage

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Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

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EmPower Children’s Clinic does not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, through a contact form or appointment request). Information you provide is shared only with staff who need it to respond to your request or as otherwise required by law.

 

Please note that personal information, as used in this section, does not include medical or health information protected under HIPAA, which is governed separately.

 

Non-Personally Identifiable Information

We may collect non-personal data (such as website traffic, usage statistics, or IP addresses) to help us improve our website and services. This may include the use of “cookies” to recognize repeat visitors and analyze website performance. Cookies and IP addresses do not collect personal information.

 

• Email Communication

Email is not always a secure method of communication. While we do our best to protect your privacy, emails sent to or from EmPower Children’s Clinic could be viewed by unauthorized parties. If you wish to keep information strictly confidential, please contact us by phone or in person instead of email.

 

EmPower Children’s Clinic may occasionally send informational updates, newsletters, or announcements via email. We do not sell, trade, or share our email lists with third parties. You may opt out of receiving such emails at any time.
 

Please note:

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• Your employer or Internet provider may have the right to monitor or access your email.

• Shared email accounts may allow others to view your messages.

• Emails can unknowingly transmit computer viruses.

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• Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. EmPower Children’s Clinic does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or privacy policies of these external sites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk, and you should review the privacy statements of those sites before providing any personal information.

 

• Information from Children

The EmPower Children’s Clinic website is not designed to collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without such consent, please contact us immediately at madison@empowerchildrens.com.

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• Printing or Downloading Information

Unless otherwise stated, you may print or download information from the EmPower Children’s Clinic website for personal, non-commercial use only. Please include proper attribution and note that all materials are protected by copyright law.
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• Text Messaging Policy​

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text message opt-in data and consent are kept confidential and will not be shared with any third parties.

 

• Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us ​at:

 

EmPower Children’s Clinic

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Email: madison@empowerchildrens.com

Website: www.empowerchildrens.com
 

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