Privacy Policy for Diamond Valley Birth Collective

Effective Date: 02/01/25

At Diamond Valley Birth Collective (DVBC), we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal health information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name, contact information (phone number, email address, and address)

• Health history and medical records related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding care

• Insurance and billing information, if applicable

• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us in order to receive our services

 

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal health information may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding support services

• To communicate with you regarding appointments, services, and important updates

• For billing and insurance purposes, if applicable

• To improve our services and ensure the highest level of care

• To comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements

 

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We will only share your personal health information in the following circumstances:

• With healthcare providers and other professionals involved in your care with your written consent, for the purpose of coordinating services

• As required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or investigation

• For billing and insurance purposes, with your consent

• With your explicit written consent for any other purpose not described above

 

4. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have the following rights concerning your personal health information:

• Right to Access: You may request copies of your personal health information.

• Right to Amend: You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal health information.

• Right to Restrict: You can request restrictions on how your information is used or shared, although we may not be able to honor all requests.

• Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., by phone or email).

• Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

5. Safeguarding Your Information

We use physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These safeguards include encrypted communications, secure databases, and access controls for staff and contractors.

 

6. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal health information for as long as necessary to provide services to you and comply with legal, regulatory, and professional requirements. Once your information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or anonymized.

 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Any changes to this policy will apply to all information we have about you, even if the information was collected before the updated policy.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us:

Diamond Valley Birth Collective
Diamondvalleybirth@gmail.com