Privacy Policy

1. Overview and Scope

1.1 Who We Are

Legal Entity: Helix BioMedical, a 508(c)(1)(a) faith-based healthcare organization
Services: Mobile healthcare, diagnostic testing, telehealth, bioresonance therapy, and community health services
Jurisdiction: Operating under Wyoming law and federal healthcare regulations

1.2 Information Covered

• Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA
• Personal identification information
• Financial and billing information
• Electronic communications and portal data
• Mobile mission and community outreach records

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Health Information

• Medical history and current health conditions
• Diagnostic test results and laboratory findings
• Treatment plans and clinical notes
• Prescription and medication information
• Bioresonance therapy session data
• Telehealth consultation records
• Immunization and vaccination records

2.2 Personal Information

• Full legal name and date of birth
• Social Security Number (for billing purposes only)
• Contact information (address, phone, email)
• Emergency contact information
• Insurance and coverage details
• Government-issued identification

2.3 Technical Information

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Portal access logs and session data
• Telehealth connection quality metrics

4. HIPAA Compliance

Helix BioMedical fully complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.

4.1 Your HIPAA Rights

4.2 Minimum Necessary Standard

We only access, use, or disclose the minimum amount of protected health information necessary to accomplish the intended purpose. Staff access to PHI is role-based and regularly audited.

6. Information Sharing

6.1 Permitted Disclosures (Without Authorization)

• Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations
• Public health activities and reporting
• Health oversight agency activities
• Judicial and administrative proceedings
• Law enforcement purposes (limited)
• Deceased individual information to family
• Organ and tissue donation
• Research (with appropriate safeguards)
• To prevent serious threat to health or safety
• Workers' compensation as required by law

6.2 Disclosures Requiring Authorization

• Marketing purposes
• Sale of protected health information
• Psychotherapy notes
• Most uses not described in this notice

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Note: HIPAA-covered health information is generally exempt from CCPA, but we honor these rights for non-health data.

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising rights

9. Children's Privacy

We provide healthcare services to minors with appropriate parental/guardian consent. For minors, parents or legal guardians may exercise privacy rights on behalf of the child, except where state law grants minors independent rights to healthcare privacy.

We comply with all state laws regarding minor consent for specific types of healthcare, including reproductive health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment where applicable.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Posting the revised policy on our website
• Email notification to registered patients
• Notice in our healthcare facilities
• Patient portal announcements

Changes take effect immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.