Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Daniel Tagge ("Dr. Tagge," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. This policy applies specifically to our website and educational content, not to clinical services.
Important Distinction: Website vs. Clinical Services
This Website: Educational content, blog articles, and general information. Not HIPAA-covered.
Clinical Services: When you schedule appointments or participate in programs through Healthie (our EMR), that information is HIPAA-protected and governed by separate privacy practices.
Clinical Services Privacy
When you schedule consultations, programs, or assessments through our booking system:
- All clinical data is protected by HIPAA and stored securely in Healthie, our HIPAA-compliant EMR system
- This includes Quick Fit Calls, Optimization Assessments, Programs, and Membership services
- Healthie maintains enterprise-grade security and encryption for all patient data
- You will receive a separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices when you become a patient
- Clinical privacy practices are governed by federal and state healthcare laws
Website Information Collection
Current Data Collection
Currently, our website collects minimal information:
- No personal accounts or user registration
- No tracking cookies or analytics
- No email collection or newsletters
- Basic server logs for security and performance (IP addresses, page requests)
Assessment Tools
Our website assessment tools:
- Do not store your responses on our website servers
- Results are displayed to you temporarily and not saved
- You may choose to upload results to Healthie (our EMR) where they become HIPAA-protected
- No assessment data is shared with third parties
Future Features
If we develop user accounts or tracking features for educational experiences:
- We will update this privacy policy before implementing
- Educational progress data would not be shared with third parties
- This data would not be HIPAA-protected as it's educational, not clinical
- You would have control over your educational data
How We Use Website Information
The minimal information we collect from our website is used only for:
- Website security and performance - protecting against attacks and ensuring site functionality
- Technical troubleshooting - identifying and fixing website issues
- Legal compliance - meeting basic web hosting and security requirements
We do not use website data for: Marketing, advertising, user profiling, or any commercial purposes beyond providing educational content.
Information Sharing
Website Information: We do not sell, share, or transfer any website information to third parties.
No Third-Party Sharing
- No marketing companies or advertisers
- No data brokers or analytics companies
- No social media platforms or tracking networks
- No affiliate or partner organizations
Limited Exceptions
Website information may only be shared in these specific circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Website Security: To investigate security breaches or protect against fraud
- Technical Services: With our web hosting provider for basic site functionality (they cannot access or use the data)
Website Security
We implement basic security measures to protect our website and the minimal information we collect:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
- Regular security updates and patches
- Firewall protection and intrusion detection
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- No storage of sensitive personal information on website servers
Note: Clinical data security is handled separately by Healthie's HIPAA-compliant systems with enterprise-grade encryption and security measures.
Your Rights
Website Information Rights
Since we collect minimal website information, your rights are limited but include:
- Contact us to request deletion of any server logs containing your IP address
- Use browser settings to block cookies (though we don't currently use tracking cookies)
- Request information about what limited data we may have collected
Clinical Information Rights (HIPAA)
For clinical services through Healthie, you have full HIPAA rights:
- Access: Request copies of your health information
- Amendment: Request corrections to your health information
- Restriction: Request limitations on how we use or share your information
- Confidential Communication: Request specific communication methods
- Accounting: Request a list of disclosures we have made
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Cookies and Tracking
Current Status: No Tracking
- No analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
- No marketing cookies (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- No social media tracking
- No third-party cookies
- Only essential cookies for basic website functionality
If we implement tracking in the future, we will update this policy and provide opt-out options.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.
Contact Information
Website Privacy Questions
For questions about this website privacy policy or to exercise your limited website information rights:
Dr. Daniel Tagge, MD
Email: drtagge@www.taggehealth.com
Subject: Website Privacy Policy
Address: Virtual Practice
Clinical Privacy Rights (HIPAA)
For clinical services privacy rights, contact us through the Healthie patient portal or request your separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Notice of Privacy Practices
This Privacy Policy supplements our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which provides additional details about how we protect your health information. You will receive a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices when you become a patient.