Privacy Policy (HIPAA-Compliant)

The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center
Last updated: October 2025

1. Commitment to Privacy

At The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center (“FIT”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or communicate with our team.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information to provide and improve our services:

  • Personal identifiers such as your name, phone number, and email address.

  • Health-related details you choose to share when booking appointments, completing forms, or communicating with our staff.

  • Non-personal data such as browser type, device, and usage analytics to help us enhance your experience.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments.

  • Communicate with you about your care, inquiries, or treatment plans.

  • Improve our website, services, and patient communication processes.

  • Comply with applicable laws and healthcare regulations.

FIT does not share personal information, including mobile numbers or messaging consent, with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Protection of Health Information (HIPAA Notice)

As a healthcare provider, FIT complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) collected or transmitted through our systems is handled in accordance with federal privacy and security standards.

Electronic communications via this website, email, or text message may not always be encrypted. Please avoid including sensitive medical details in online forms or messages.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. These tools do not identify individual users and can be disabled through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal or health information.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information.

  • Withdraw consent for certain types of communication.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center
2520 Harvard Ave, Ste 2B
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 704-1254
Email: info@fasciainstitute.org

8. Advertising and Cookies

FIT uses limited digital advertising tools, including Google Ads, Meta Pixel, and website analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our site and to share educational or informational content with interested audiences.

These tools may use cookies, tags, or pixels to collect non-personal information such as your device type, IP address, and browsing behavior on our website. This data helps us improve user experience and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

FIT does not collect or share Protected Health Information (PHI) through these advertising tools. Data collected through cookies is used in compliance with HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations.

Visitors can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or opt out of Google’s advertising tracking at https://adssettings.google.com.