Website Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices

Last Updated: July 2026

This policy outlines how Fern Acupuncture (“we,” “us,” “our”) handles general website information, digital analytics, and clinical privacy practices for visitors and patients of fernlac.com.

Part I: Website Privacy & Data Collection

1. General Information We Collect

When you visit fernlac.com, we may collect standard non-personally identifiable website analytics data, including:

  • IP addresses, browser types, device information, and operating systems.
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.

2. Cookies & Analytics Tools

We use standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve user experience. These tools use cookies to collect general usage data.

  • You can disable cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Contact & Communication Forms

If you submit your name or email via contact forms on our site, we use this information solely to respond to your message or assist with appointment inquiries.

Mobile & SMS Communications Privacy Policy

  1. Collection and Use of Mobile Information

We collect phone numbers provided by clients and patients for operational and care coordination purposes, such as appointment reminders, scheduling updates, and clinical communications.

  1. No Sharing of SMS Data

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared, sold, rented, or traded with any third parties under any circumstances.

  1. Opt-Out Procedure

You may opt out of receiving text messages from us at any time. To stop receiving SMS messages, reply STOP to any text message you receive from our practice.

Part II: HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (Clinical Care)

If you become a patient of Fern Acupuncture, your protected health information (PHI) is also protected under federal law (HIPAA) and Washington healthcare privacy statutes.

How We Protect Your Clinical Information

  • Treatment: We use your health information to deliver high-quality acupuncture and East Asian medical care.
  • Payment: If applicable, we may use your health information to bill and collect payment for services provided.
  • Health Care Operations: We may use health information to operate our practice, ensure quality assurance, and comply with legal or licensing obligations.

Patient Rights Regarding Health Records

As a patient, you have the right to inspect and receive copies of your medical records, request amendments to your records, request confidential communications, and request restrictions on certain uses of your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our privacy policies or your health information rights, please reach out to us:

Fern Acupuncture
10503 NE 109th Ct Vancouver, WA 98662
Email: info@fernlac.com
Phone: (360) 836-1039