PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Salita Healing LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (salitahealing.com) or use our services.
As a healthcare provider, we are also subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs the use and disclosure of your Protected Health Information (PHI), is provided separately and is incorporated into this Policy by reference.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
2.1 Personal Identification Information:
Full name
Date of birth
Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Emergency contact information
2.2 Health & Medical Information:
Medical history, current conditions, and medications
Treatment records and clinical notes
Insurance information
Information collected through intake forms
2.3 Financial Information:
Payment card information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Billing address and insurance details
2.4 Website & Technical Data:
IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Schedule, manage, and deliver healthcare services
Process payments and manage billing
Communicate with you regarding appointments, treatments, and follow-ups
Send appointment reminders via SMS, email, or phone (with your consent)
Comply with legal, regulatory, and licensing requirements
Improve our website and service offerings
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Market our services to you where permitted by law and with your consent
4. Text Message (SMS) Communications
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Salita Healing LLC, including:
Appointment reminders and confirmations
Follow-up messages related to your care
Promotional offers and wellness tips (where you have separately opted in)
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at drcarrie@salitahealing.com. We will never sell or share your mobile number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
5.1 Healthcare Operations: With other treating providers, specialists, or healthcare professionals involved in your care, as permitted under HIPAA.
5.2 Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., payment processors, scheduling software, electronic health record systems). These vendors are contractually bound to keep your information confidential.
5.3 Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
5.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
5.5 With Your Consent: We will share information in any other circumstances only with your explicit consent.
6. HIPAA & Protected Health Information
As a covered healthcare provider, Salita Healing LLC complies with HIPAA. Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is used and disclosed only as permitted by HIPAA and as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices. You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
Right to access and obtain a copy of your health records
Right to request corrections to your records
Right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
Right to receive an accounting of disclosures
Right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Dr. Carrie Getzmier at drcarrie@salitahealing.com.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website (salitahealing.com) may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, but we do not sell personal information regardless.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal and health information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and resolve any disputes. Medical records are generally retained in accordance with Minnesota state law requirements.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate authorization. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Your Rights (Minnesota Residents)
In addition to your HIPAA rights, Minnesota residents may have additional rights under state law, including:
The right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used
The right to request deletion of personal data (subject to certain exceptions)
The right to opt out of certain data sharing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website at salitahealing.com with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Salita Healing LLC
Attn: Dr. Carrie Getzmier (Privacy Officer)
5000 W 36th St, Suite 120
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Email: drcarrie@salitahealing.com
Phone: 612-429-6929
Website: salitahealing.com