# Privacy Policy

- Link: https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/
- Published: 2026-10-24T22:35:32-05:00
- Author: Chelsea

Legal & Compliance

# Privacy _Policy_

 Last Updated: October 24, 2026 Orchid Wellness  ·  myorchidwellness.com

 On This Page

 * [1. Who We Are](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#who-we-are)
 * [2. Information We Collect](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#information-we-collect)
 * [3. Cookies](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#cookies)
 * [4. Embedded Content](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#embedded-content)
 * [5. Who We Share Data With](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#data-sharing)
 * [6. Data Retention](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#data-retention)
 * [7. Your Rights](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#your-rights)
 * [8. Where Data Is Sent](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#data-transfers)
 * [9. Online Purchases](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#online-purchases)
 * [10. Contact Us](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/#contact)

 Related Policy [Cookies Policy →](https://myorchidwellness.com/cookies-policy/)

**A note about your health information:** This Privacy Policy applies to data collected
through our website. For information about how we handle your protected health information(
PHI) during the course of medical care, please refer to our [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://myorchidwellness.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/),
provided separately in compliance with HIPAA.

 Section 1

## Who We Are

Our website address is [https://myorchidwellness.com](https://myorchidwellness.com).
Orchid Wellness is a primary care and integrative wellness practice located at 3620
N Josey Lane, Suite 117, Carrollton, TX 75007. We offer in-person appointments in
the Dallas-Fort Worth area and telehealth services across Texas, New York, Virginia,
and Washington DC.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is 
handled, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below.

 Section 2

## Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments
form, as well as the visitor's IP address and browser user agent string to help 
with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be
provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service
privacy policy is available at [automattic.com/privacy](https://automattic.com/privacy/).
After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in
the context of your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded
location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract
any location data from images published on the website.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about
your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type and version,
operating system, referring web pages, and pages you visit. This data is used to
analyze site performance, identify technical issues, and improve your experience.

 Section 3

## Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device that 
help us deliver a better experience. For a full breakdown of the cookies we use,
how long they last, and how to manage your preferences, please see our dedicated
[Cookies Policy](https://myorchidwellness.com/cookies-policy/).

In brief: if you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name,
email address, and website in cookies for your convenience so you do not have to
fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies last for
one year. If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether
your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded
when you close your browser.

When you log in, we set up several cookies to save your login information and your
screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preferences 
cookies last for one year. If you select "Remember Me," your login will persist 
for two weeks. When you log out, the login cookies are removed. If you edit or publish
content, an additional cookie is saved that simply indicates the post ID of the 
article you just edited. This cookie expires after one day and contains no personal
data.

 Section 4

## Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images,
and articles from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in
exactly the same way as if the visitor had visited that website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party
tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking
your interaction with the content if you have an account with and are logged in 
to that website.

 Section 5

## Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate
our website and deliver services to you. These may include:

 * **Payment processors** who handle online transactions securely on our behalf
 * **Our patient management and portal platform** (OptiMantra), used for appointment
   booking, clinical communications, and patient records
 * **Spam detection and website security services** that protect our website and
   your data
 * **Email and marketing platforms** if you have opted in to receive communications
   from us

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their
own marketing purposes.

 Section 6

## How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. 
This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead
of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided
in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information
at any time, with the exception of their username. Website administrators can also
view and edit that information.

We generally store information about you for as long as needed for the purposes 
for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Order and transaction
information is retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes. This includes
your name, email address, and billing and shipping addresses.

Comments and reviews you choose to leave may also be retained.

**Medical records** are governed separately under applicable state and federal law,
including HIPAA. Please refer to our [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://myorchidwellness.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/)
for information about how long we retain protected health information.

 Section 7

## Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive
an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you 
have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold
about you.

Please note that this does not include data we are required to retain for administrative,
legal, or security purposes.

To submit a data access or erasure request, please contact us using the information
in Section 10. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

 Section 8

## Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Your
data may also be processed or stored by service providers located within or outside
the United States, as needed to deliver the services described in this policy.

When you use our patient portal or telehealth services, your data is processed and
stored in accordance with the terms of those platforms, which operate under applicable
healthcare privacy regulations including HIPAA.

 Section 9

## Online Purchases

We collect information about you during the online checkout process when you purchase
services or products through our website.

What We Collect and Store

While you visit our site, we may track:

 * **Services or products you have viewed,** so we can show you content relevant
   to your recent activity
 * **Your location, IP address, and browser type,** for purposes such as estimating
   applicable taxes
 * **Your shipping or billing address,** when provided, so we can process and fulfill
   your purchase

We also use cookies to keep track of cart contents while you browse our site.

When you complete a purchase, we ask you to provide information including your name,
billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment details.
We use this information to:

 * Send you information about your account and order
 * Respond to your requests, including refunds and billing questions
 * Process payments and prevent fraud
 * Set up your account if you choose to create one
 * Comply with legal obligations, including calculating applicable taxes
 * Improve our service offerings
 * Send you marketing messages, if you have opted in to receive them

If you create an account, we will store your name, address, email, and phone number
to pre-fill the checkout form for future orders.

We keep a record of your email and cart contents for up to 30 days on our server.
This record is kept to restore the contents of your cart if you switch devices or
return at a later time.

Who on Our Team Has Access

Members of our team with appropriate administrative access can view:

 * Order information, including what was purchased, when it was purchased, and relevant
   service or delivery details
 * Customer information, including your name, email address, and billing or shipping
   information

Our team members access this information solely to fulfill orders, process refunds,
and support you.

Payments

Payments made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors.
When you enter your payment details, that information is handled directly by our
payment provider in accordance with their own privacy policy and PCI-DSS compliance
requirements. We do not store your full payment card number on our servers.

 Section 10

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights,
or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us through any of the following:

 Phone

[(469) 892-0194](https://myorchidwellness.com/privacy-policy/4698920194)

 Patient Portal (Secure Messaging)

[Send a secure message](https://www.optimantra.com/optimus/om/patient/login?accessPoint=VzVOMm00cHQxOXpOYVRlWjUzZUlYQT09)

 Mailing Address

Orchid Wellness
3620 N Josey Lane, Suite 117Carrollton, TX 75007

 Website

[myorchidwellness.com](https://myorchidwellness.com)
