PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY
Kōena Integrative Medicine
Last Updated: May 15, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Kōena Integrative Medicine ("Kōena," "we," "us," or "our")
is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of
your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how
we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information
when you visit our website at www.koenacolorado.com,
complete our online forms, or communicate with us
electronically.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or
submitting any form on our site, you agree to the terms of
this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy,
please do not use our website or submit any forms.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide Directly:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Health and medical history information submitted
through our intake and consent forms
- Payment information (processed securely through
third-party processors — we do not store payment
card data)
- Communications you send to us via email, contact
forms, or text message
b) Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c) Information from Third Parties:
- We may receive information from scheduling platforms,
electronic health record systems, and other
third-party tools we use to operate our practice.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments
- Process and manage patient intake forms and consents
- Provide, coordinate, and improve your care
- Send appointment reminders and follow-up
communications
- Send marketing and promotional communications
(only with your explicit consent)
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
including HIPAA
- Improve our website and services
- Protect the security and integrity of our practice
4. HIPAA & PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Kōena Integrative Medicine is a covered entity under the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Any Protected Health Information (PHI) you submit through
our website or forms is handled in accordance with our
Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable HIPAA regulations.
Your PHI will only be used and disclosed as permitted by
law — including for treatment, payment, and healthcare
operations — or with your written authorization.
Our full Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon
request. Please contact us at contact@koenacolorado.com
or call 303-834-8376.
5. TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) COMMUNICATIONS
By providing your phone number and opting in to receive
text messages from Kōena Integrative Medicine, you consent
to receive SMS communications including but not limited to:
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Health and wellness information
- Promotional offers and clinic specials
- Program updates
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 303-834-8376.
We do not sell or share your phone number or SMS consent
data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
By providing your email address, you consent to receiving
emails from Kōena Integrative Medicine. You may unsubscribe
at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
or by contacting us directly at contact@koenacolorado.com.
7. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share
your information in the following limited circumstances:
a) Care Team: Your health information may be shared among
your Kōena care team for the purpose of coordinating
your care.
b) Service Providers: We may share information with
trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating
our website and practice (such as scheduling software,
electronic health records, email platforms, and payment
processors). These vendors are contractually obligated
to protect your information.
c) Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information
if required by law, court order, or governmental
authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or
property of Kōena, our patients, or the public.
d) Business Transfers: In the event of a merger,
acquisition, or sale of our practice, your information
may be transferred as part of that transaction.
You will be notified of any such change.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal
information to third parties for marketing purposes.
8. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to
enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings;
however, some features of our website may not function
properly without them.
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google
Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site.
These tools may collect information about your online
activities over time and across websites.
9. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and
physical safeguards to protect your personal information
from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or
destruction. However, no method of transmission over
the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your information has been compromised,
please contact us immediately at contact@koenacolorado.com
or 303-834-8376.
10. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as
necessary to provide services, comply with legal
obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our
agreements. Medical records are retained in accordance
with Colorado state law requirements.
11. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may
have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
(subject to legal and medical record retention
requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request a copy of your HIPAA Notice of Privacy
Practices
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services if you believe your HIPAA rights
have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
contact@koenacolorado.com | 303-834-8376
12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website and services are not directed to children
under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 13 without
verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have
inadvertently collected information from a child under
13, please contact us immediately.
13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or
content of those sites. We encourage you to review
the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at
any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an
updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our
website following any changes constitutes your acceptance
of the updated policy.
15. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or
how we handle your information, please contact us:
Kōena Integrative Medicine
713 3rd Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303-834-8376
Email: contact@koenacolorado.com
Website: www.koenacolorado.com