1. Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance

Starke Wellness is committed to complying with all applicable federal and state privacy and healthcare laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and applicable state privacy regulations.

We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of protected health information in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws and regulations.

Protected health information is only collected, used, disclosed, and stored as permitted or required by applicable law.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Payment information
• Government-issued identification when required for identity verification

Health Information / Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Medical history
• Current medications
• Allergies
• Height and weight
• Lab results
• Intake forms
• Treatment goals
• Telehealth consultation information
• Prescription history

Website Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage data
• Cookies and analytics information

3. How We Use Information

We use information collected to:

• Provide healthcare and wellness services
• Conduct telehealth consultations
• Determine eligibility for treatment
• Facilitate prescriptions when medically appropriate
• Verify patient identity and location
• Communicate with patients regarding appointments, treatment, and support
• Process payments
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance
• Prevent fraud or unauthorized access

4. State Eligibility and Prescription Policies

Starke Wellness only provides services and prescriptions in states where our providers are appropriately licensed and authorized to practice.

Patients are required to complete an intake form and consultation prior to receiving treatment. We verify patient information, including state residency and eligibility, before any prescription is issued.

We do not provide prescriptions in jurisdictions where we are not authorized to operate.

5. Telehealth Services

Telehealth services are provided through secure platforms designed to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

By participating in telehealth services, patients acknowledge that:

• Electronic communications may involve certain inherent risks
• Starke Wellness uses reasonable safeguards to protect patient information
• Patients are responsible for maintaining the privacy of their own devices and internet connections

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information or protected health information.

We may share information only as permitted or required by law, including with:

• Licensed healthcare providers
• Pharmacies and prescription fulfillment partners
• Laboratory providers
• Payment processors
• Technology vendors operating under confidentiality obligations and Business Associate Agreements where applicable
• Government agencies or regulators when legally required

7. HIPAA Notice Regarding Protected Health Information

Protected health information may be used or disclosed for purposes of:

• Treatment
• Payment
• Healthcare operations

Patients may have rights regarding their PHI under HIPAA and applicable state laws, including rights to:

• Access records
• Request corrections
• Request restrictions on disclosures
• Request confidential communications
• Receive an accounting of disclosures

To exercise privacy rights, patients may contact us using the information below.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights related to access, correction, deletion, and information regarding data collection practices.

Certain medical information governed by HIPAA may be exempt from portions of California consumer privacy laws.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate safeguards designed to protect personal information and protected health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.

Security measures may include:

• Encrypted communications where appropriate
• Secure data storage
• Access controls
• Password-protected systems
• HIPAA-compliant vendors and platforms where applicable

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Users may modify browser settings to limit or disable cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

11. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Starke Wellness is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites or providers.

12. Retention of Information

We retain patient records and information for the period required by applicable laws, regulations, and healthcare record retention requirements.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 unless otherwise permitted by applicable law and supervised by a parent or legal guardian.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Starke Wellness
Website: starkewellness.com
Email: starkewellness@gmail.com
Phone: (385) 412-3144