Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [1/1/26]

Blue Oak Wellness (“Blue Oak Wellness,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through the Blue Oak Wellness website and related services.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information
When you contact Blue Oak Wellness through our website, forms, or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide.

Health Information
If you receive counseling, consulting, or wellness services, we may collect protected health information (PHI) as required to provide care. This information is handled in compliance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal laws.

Website Usage Information
We may collect non-identifying data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the website through cookies or analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

Blue Oak Wellness uses collected information to:

Respond to inquiries and contact requests
Schedule appointments and communicate with clients
Provide counseling, consulting, and training services
Improve website performance and user experience
Meet legal, ethical, and professional obligations

We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes.

HIPAA & Client Confidentiality

Blue Oak Wellness follows all applicable HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standards related to confidentiality and data protection. Protected health information is only used or disclosed as permitted by law. Clients receiving clinical services may also receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may disclose information only when:

Required by law, regulation, or court order
Necessary to protect the health or safety of clients or others
Working with trusted service providers who support website or business operations and are bound by confidentiality agreements

Cookies & Analytics

The Blue Oak Wellness website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand website traffic and improve functionality. These tools collect non-personal data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we take privacy and security seriously, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

External Website Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. Blue Oak Wellness is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of external sites.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have submitted, subject to legal and professional requirements. Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Information

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

Blue Oak Wellness
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[City, State]