Privacy Policy
At Red Brick Wellness Studio, we are committed to protecting your personal health information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and the standards set by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).
Collection and Use of Personal Health Information
We collect personal health information (PHI) directly from you or from a person authorized to act on your behalf. This information includes, but is not limited to, your name, date of birth, address, health history, and records of your visits to our clinic.
Your PHI is used to:
Provide safe and effective massage therapy treatment
Communicate with other healthcare providers within your circle of care
Process payments and insurance claims
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Consent
By seeking treatment at our clinic, you provide implied consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of your PHI for the purposes outlined above. We will obtain explicit consent before disclosing your information to individuals or organizations outside of your circle of care, unless required or permitted by law.
Retention and Protection of Records
Your personal health records are retained for a minimum of 10 years from the date of your last visit, or 10 years after you reach the age of 18, whichever is longer.
We employ appropriate safeguards to protect your PHI, including secure storage of physical records and the use of passwords and encryption for electronic records.
Access and Correction
You have the right to access your personal health records and request corrections if necessary.
Privacy Breaches
In the event of a privacy breach, we will notify you promptly and report the breach to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, as required by law.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact:
Diana Matteucci
468, Cumberland Ave, Hamilton, Ontario