Effective Date: May 12, 2025

Liberated Plate Nutrition Therapy is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information. As a client receiving nutrition therapy for eating disorders, your trust and confidentiality are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your information may be used and shared, and how you can access your records.

Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
PHI includes information such as:

• Your name, contact information, date of birth
• Medical history and current health conditions
• Nutrition assessments and session notes
• Billing and insurance details

How We Use Your Information
We may use and share your PHI for the following reasons:

• Treatment: To coordinate care with your healthcare team (e.g., therapists, doctors, treatment centers)
• Payment: To bill for services or communicate with your insurance company (if applicable)
• Healthcare Operations: For practice management, quality improvement, or training purposes
• We do not sell or use your information for marketing without your written consent.

Your Rights as a Client
You have the right to:

• Access your records: You may request a copy of your nutrition records.
• Request corrections: If you believe your records are incorrect or incomplete.
• Request limits on disclosures: For example, you may ask us not to share information with a family member.
• Confidential communication: You may request we contact you at a specific phone number or email.
• Receive a copy of this Privacy Policy: At any time, upon request.
• File a complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Disclosures Requiring Authorization
We will not share your PHI with anyone outside your treatment team without your written permission, except as required by law. Examples requiring your authorization include:

• Sharing information with schools, employers, or family members (unless legally required)
• Using your data for marketing or research purposes

Legal Exceptions
We may be required to share your information:

• If there is a risk of harm to you or others
• In cases of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
• When required by court order or law enforcement
• For public health or national security purposes

Data Protection
Your information is stored securely using HIPAA-compliant systems. We take reasonable steps to protect data from unauthorized access, including encrypted storage and secure communication platforms (e.g., for telehealth).

Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or complaints about this policy, please contact:
Liberated Plate Nutrition Therapy
hello@liberatedplate.co
www.liberatedplate.co