Effective Date: March 1, 2025
Effective Date: March 1, 2025
This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
At Skinny.com (“Skinny,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”), and other applicable federal and state privacy laws.
1. Our Legal Duties
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
- Follow the terms of this Notice.
- Notify you promptly in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI.
2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
a. Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services. For example, your information may be shared with Skinny.com Providers, pharmacies, labs, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
b. Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment for services. This may involve insurance companies, clearinghouses, or financial institutions.
c. Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your PHI for operational purposes such as quality assessments, audits, training, accreditation, and administrative functions to ensure you receive high-quality care.
3. Other Uses and Disclosures Permitted or Required by Law
We may also use or disclose your PHI without your authorization in certain situations, including:
- Required by law – when federal, state, or local law requires it.
- Public health activities – for disease control, reporting adverse events, or product recalls.
- Health oversight activities – such as audits, inspections, or regulatory reviews.
- Judicial and administrative proceedings – in response to court orders or subpoenas.
- Law enforcement purposes – where required by law.
- Threats to health or safety – to prevent or lessen a serious risk to individuals or the public.
- Organ and tissue donation – if applicable.
- Military and veterans – as required for military personnel.
- Workers’ compensation – for job-related injuries or illnesses.
- National security and intelligence – as authorized by law.
4. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization
In all other circumstances, we will not use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization. This includes:
- Marketing purposes not otherwise permitted by HIPAA
- Sale of your health information
- Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
You have the right to:
- Inspect and copy your PHI. Request access to your medical records.
- Request amendments. Ask us to correct or update your PHI if you believe it is incomplete or inaccurate.
- Request an accounting of disclosures. Ask for a list of certain disclosures we have made.
- Request restrictions. Limit how we use or share your PHI for treatment, payment, or operations.
- Request confidential communications. Ask us to contact you in specific ways or at different locations.
- Request a paper copy. You may always request a printed copy of this Notice.
6. Breach Notification
If a breach of your unsecured PHI occurs, Skinny.com will notify you promptly as required by law.
7. Our Responsibilities for Telehealth and Electronic Records
Because Skinny.com operates primarily through telehealth and digital platforms, we use industry-standard safeguards to protect your PHI, including:
- Encrypted data transmission
- HIPAA-compliant servers and secure data storage
- Role-based access controls for authorized personnel
- Regular staff training on HIPAA privacy and security obligations
We also partner with pharmacies, labs, and independent medical groups who are bound by HIPAA or applicable privacy laws.
8. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
To file a complaint with Skinny.com, please contact:
Skinny.com Privacy Office
📍 Address: [Insert Skinny.com mailing address]
📞 Phone: [Insert Skinny.com phone number]
📧 Email: privacy@skinny.com
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
9. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Any updates will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website at Skinny.com.
Acknowledgment of Receipt
By using Skinny.com services, you acknowledge receipt of this Notice of Privacy Practices.