Everything you need to know about how your private data is handled
Healthcare depends on trust. Protecting your personal information is not simply a legal requirement—it is a core part of how care is delivered at Sage Root Health.
You should feel confident that the information you share is treated with respect and discretion. Personal health details, medical history, and communication with this practice are handled with strict confidentiality.
Sage Root Health uses secure systems and HIPAA-compliant services whenever possible to protect your information. Email communications, records, and data storage are handled through platforms designed to meet healthcare privacy standards.
Your health story belongs to you. Information is only used for purposes related to your care, communication, or required legal obligations. It is never sold or used for unrelated marketing purposes.
Information may be collected when you:
Contact Sage Root Health by email
Submit health history or intake forms
Schedule consultations or appointments
Communicate about medical care
The types of information collected may include:
Name
Contact information (email, phone number)
Health history and medical information
Medications and treatment history
Appointment and communication records
Only information necessary to provide safe and appropriate care is collected.
Your information may be used to:
Provide medical care and consultations
Maintain medical records
Communicate about appointments or services
Coordinate care with other providers when appropriate
Comply with legal and regulatory healthcare requirements
Information is never sold or shared for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.
Sage Root Health follows the standards established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for protecting personal health information (PHI).
This includes safeguards such as:
Secure record keeping
Controlled access to medical information
HIPAA-compliant communication services
Confidential storage of patient information
Only authorized individuals involved in your care will have access to your medical information.
Email is used for general communication and scheduling. Sage Root Health uses secure email services designed to comply with healthcare privacy standards.
Your information may only be shared when necessary for:
Medical referrals or coordination of care
Laboratory or imaging services
Legal obligations or regulatory requirements
Situations required by law (such as public health reporting)
Whenever possible, only the minimum necessary information is shared.
This website or practice may use trusted third-party services for:
Scheduling
Email communication
Medical documentation
Payment processing
These providers are selected with privacy and security in mind and are expected to meet healthcare privacy standards when handling sensitive information.
You have the right to:
Request access to your medical records
Request corrections to your health information
Ask questions about how your information is used
Withdraw consent for certain types of communication when possible
Requests can be made by contacting Sage Root Health directly.
Basic website analytics or cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the website and improve functionality. This information is anonymous and does not include personal health information.
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in laws, technology, or practice operations. Updated versions will be posted on this website.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact: info@sageroothealth.com
