Empower Med, PLLC ("Empower Med," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights with respect to it.
Counsel flagThis Privacy Policy is a template for counsel to finalize. Final policy should be tailored to Empower Med’s specific data practices, Virginia-specific requirements, and applicable federal rules (HIPAA, where applicable). The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) provides separate HIPAA-specific disclosures.
Information we collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide directly: name, contact information (email, phone, address), date of birth, health and medical history, insurance information where applicable, payment information.
- Clinical information: symptoms, medical and surgical history, medications, lab results, physician notes, protocols, and other Protected Health Information (PHI) collected and maintained in the course of clinical care. Handling of PHI is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.
- Technical information: device type, browser, IP address, pages visited on empowermed.us, and similar analytics information collected automatically when you use the site.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide clinical services, including evaluation, protocol design, medication management, lab ordering, and ongoing care.
- Communicate with you about your care, appointments, lab results, and billing.
- Process payments for services rendered.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
- Operate and improve the Empower Med website and services.
How we protect information
Empower Med uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your information. All vendors with access to Protected Health Information have signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) in compliance with HIPAA.
Sharing information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Business associates and vendors who support our clinical operations (electronic health records platforms, lab providers, pharmacy partners, payment processors) under contracts requiring them to protect your information.
- Other healthcare providers when necessary for your treatment and with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.
- Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law, subpoena, or court order.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of certain information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@empowermed.us.
Children's privacy
Empower Med does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. Our services are intended for adults.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Empower Med, PLLC
[Mailing address to be provided]
Email: info@empowermed.us
Phone: (571) 293-6244
Counsel flagFinal version should include: (1) specific vendor list or categories; (2) Virginia CDPA-specific disclosures if applicable; (3) cookie policy; (4) clear scope between this policy and the HIPAA NPP; (5) data-retention practices; (6) international transfer disclosures if any; (7) arbitration / dispute-resolution clauses if desired.
