Privacy Policy

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Your Privacy Matters to Me

At Coravida Cancer Doula, I understand that sharing your story and your health journey requires trust. I take that trust to heart. Whether we’re discussing your care, your emotions, or your next steps, everything you share is held in confidence and protected with care.

This Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal and health information — in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: November 3, 2025

Website: https://coravidacancerdoula.com/privacy-policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Coravida Cancer Doula (“I,” “my,” or “me”). This policy explains how your personal and health information is handled when you use my website or services. By visiting this site or working with me, you acknowledge that you’ve read and understood this notice.

2. Information I Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide
- Your name and contact details (email, phone number, etc.)
- Health-related or personal information relevant to your care
- Notes or discussions from sessions or consultations
b. Automatically Collected Information
My website may automatically collect limited data such as browser type, IP address, and device information. This information is used only to improve website performance and is not linked to your personal or health data.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:
- Communicate with you about services and scheduling
- Provide cancer doula care and emotional support
- Maintain necessary administrative and legal records
- Improve my services and website experience
Your personal or health information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

4. Protected Health Information (PHI)

Any identifiable health information you share is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. I treat all PHI as confidential and only use or disclose it as permitted by law or with your explicit consent.

5. How I Protect Your Information

Your privacy and safety are my priority. I maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Password-protected devices and encrypted communication
- Secure data storage
- Limited access to records on a need-to-know basis
Although no system is completely risk-free, I take every reasonable measure to ensure your data remains private.

6. When Information May Be Shared

I will only share your personal or health information:
- With your written authorization
- As necessary for your care (for example, with your consented care team)
- When required by law, such as by a court order or public health authority
I will not disclose your information to anyone without your consent unless legally mandated.

7. Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your records
- Request corrections to your information
- Restrict how your information is used or shared
- Withdraw consent for sharing at any time
- Receive a record of certain disclosures I have made
To make any of these requests, please contact me directly at erin@coravidacancerdoula.com.

8. Record Retention

I keep records only for as long as required for care, business, or legal purposes. When no longer needed, records are securely deleted or destroyed.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

My website, https://coravidacancerdoula.com, may use cookies or analytics tools to understand general visitor activity. These do not collect or store health information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted here: https://coravidacancerdoula.com/privacy-policy

11. Contact

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

Erin Lytle
Coravida Cancer Doula – Cancer Doula Services
Email: erin@coravidacancerdoula.com
Website: https://coravidacancerdoula.com

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). You will not face retaliation for filing a concern.