1. Information We Collect
At Tarry Chiropractic, we collect information you provide directly to us when you:
- Schedule an appointment through our website or by phone
- Fill out our contact form
- Sign up for our newsletter or communications
- Visit our office and complete patient intake forms
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, insurance information, and health-related information necessary for your chiropractic care.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our chiropractic services
- Schedule and manage your appointments
- Communicate with you about your care and treatment plans
- Process insurance claims and billing
- Send appointment reminders and follow-up communications
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Comply with legal obligations
3. HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, Tarry Chiropractic is committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations. We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI. A separate Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to all patients and is available upon request at our office.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or at your direction for referrals to other healthcare providers
- With insurance companies for claims processing and billing
- With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., appointment scheduling software, billing services)
- As required by law or to comply with legal processes
5. SMS / Text Messaging
By providing your mobile number to Tarry Chiropractic, you consent to receive text messages from us regarding appointments, care reminders, and practice updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for assistance.
Mobile phone numbers collected for SMS purposes are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Phone numbers are shared only with the service providers required to deliver our messages.
See our Terms of Service for more detail. For questions, contact ryan@tarrychiro.com.
6. Website Analytics
We use Ahrefs Web Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site. It does not use cookies, does not store anything on your device, and does not track you across other websites.
It records the page visited, the site you arrived from, your approximate location (country or city level, derived from your IP address), and your browser and device type. Visits are counted using a temporary identifier that is not stored on your device. We see only aggregated totals, and this data is never combined with your health information.
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which processes the technical information your browser sends when it requests a page, including your IP address, and keeps short-lived logs for security and reliability. We do not use advertising or social media tracking pixels on this website.
7. Cookies
We do not use analytics or advertising cookies. Our website may use essential cookies to support core functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences; disabling them may affect certain website functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your medical records in accordance with HIPAA
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our online appointment booking system. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Tarry Chiropractic
- 13000 W 87th St, Suite #105, Lenexa, KS 66215
- Phone: (913) 400-2014
- Email: ryan@tarrychiro.com