Privacy Policy

Mulberry Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

1. Overview

Mulberry Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our site or scheduling an appointment, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Your name, phone number, email address, and other details you provide through appointment scheduling or contact forms.

Health Information: If you fill out intake forms through AcuSimple, we may receive relevant health-related data.

Payment Information: Collected and processed securely via third-party systems integrated with AcuSimple.

Website Usage: Squarespace automatically collects data like IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help us understand how the site is used.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Schedule and manage your appointments

Communicate with you about your visits, treatment, or updates

Respond to inquiries or requests

Improve our website’s performance and user experience

Comply with legal obligations or regulations as necessary

We do not sell or share your personal data for advertising or marketing.

4. Third-Party Tools & Services

We use secure third-party platforms to support your care:

AcuSimple – Used for appointment scheduling, intake forms, and practice management.

Squarespace – Our website host, which collects anonymized visitor data for analytics.

Payment Processors – If you pay through the site or AcuSimple, your payment information is handled by secure, PCI-compliant providers.

These services operate under their own privacy policies and handle your data in accordance with industry standards.

5. Health & Confidentiality

While we may not fall under the scope of HIPAA as a “covered entity,” we treat all health and personal information with care and confidentiality. Any information you share for scheduling, intake, or treatment purposes is used solely to provide your care.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You can:

Request access to your personal information

Ask us to update or delete your information (as permitted by law)

Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

To make any of these requests, contact us at:

tarissa@mulberrytcm.com

512-910-5170

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information. However, no system can guarantee 100% protection. Please avoid sharing sensitive information through unsecured channels like email or general contact forms.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, contact:

Mulberry Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Austin, TX

tarissa@mulberrytcm.com

512-910-5170