Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2026

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Rose City Acupuncture (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or contact us about our acupuncture services.

This policy addresses website information and general communications. It does not replace any separate Notice of Privacy Practices governing patient health information.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

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• Fill out contact forms on our website

• Contact us by phone or email

• Request an appointment or information about our services

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates, if offered

 

This information may include:

• Your name, email address, and phone number

• Appointment preferences and the nature of your inquiry

• Other information you choose to provide

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Please avoid submitting sensitive medical information through general website contact forms or ordinary email. Contact our office for guidance on how to provide information needed for your care.

Our website and its service providers may also automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:

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• IP address, browser type, and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on our site

• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use information collected through our website and general communications to:

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• Respond to inquiries and provide information about our acupuncture services

• Coordinate appointment requests and communicate with you

• Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in

• Maintain and improve our website and user experience

• Comply with applicable legal obligations and protect our rights

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Health information collected for patient care is handled in accordance with applicable law and any separate patient privacy notice.

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3. How We Share Your Information

 

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

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• With service providers that help operate our website, manage communications, or coordinate appointments, as needed to perform those services

• When required by law or in response to a valid legal process

• When legally permitted and necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of others

• With your authorization or at your direction

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Any disclosure of protected health information is subject to applicable health privacy laws.

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4. Data Security

 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Your Rights and Choices

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Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

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• Request access to or a copy of your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal retention requirements

• Opt out of marketing communications

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You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link, if provided, or by contacting us directly.

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To submit a privacy request, please contact sharon@rosecityacupuncture.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

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Patient records may be subject to different rights and retention requirements. Please contact our office with questions about accessing or updating your medical records.

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6. Cookies and Tracking

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Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the website.

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You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. If our website provides cookie preference controls, you may also manage your choices through those controls. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some features function.

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7. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.

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8. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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9. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

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Rose City Acupuncture
8249 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008

Phone: (503) 964-3422
Fax: (503) 388-7632
Email: sharon@rosecityacupuncture.com

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