Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
At Nourish Health, led by Dr. Lindsay Ruba, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable privacy laws.
By using our website or services, you agree to this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
a. Personal and Health Information
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Name, date of birth, contact information (email, phone, address)
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Health information you voluntarily provide (symptoms, medical history, lifestyle habits, or lab results) through forms or consultations
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Payment and billing details when scheduling services
b. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools to improve site performance
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Schedule and manage appointments or telehealth sessions
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Provide and coordinate your care and treatment
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Communicate with you regarding your care or inquiries
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Send wellness updates, reminders, or educational materials (with your consent)
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Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal or health information to third parties.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share information only when necessary to provide care or as required by law, including with:
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Authorized healthcare professionals involved in your treatment
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Service providers who help operate our website or manage scheduling, billing, or secure communications
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Legal authorities when required to comply with law or court orders
All service providers handling health information are required by contract to comply with HIPAA and maintain confidentiality.
5. Your Rights Under HIPAA
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
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Access your health information
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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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Request confidential communications (e.g., at an alternate address or email)
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Receive a record of disclosures of your information
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Revoke your authorization to use or disclose information at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
6. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
This includes:
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Encrypted communication through HIPAA-compliant systems (for forms, telehealth, and email, where applicable)
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Secure servers and password-protected data access
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Limited access to staff and contractors with confidentiality agreements
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve usability and monitor performance. These tools do not collect personal health information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may include links to other websites. Nourish Health is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will include a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
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Nourish Health
515 Fulton Street
Remsen, IA 51050
712-525-0565
12. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.