Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Ocie Health and Midwifery, PLLC (“Ocie Health and Midwifery,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.ociehealth.com/ (the “website”), and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Purpose of the Website

Our website serves as a central hub to share information about Ocie Health and Midwifery’s services, mission, and expertise while making it easy for clients and potential clients to learn, connect, and access resources. It allows for clients to communicate with Ocie Health and Midwifery regarding our service offerings.

Through our website, we collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect information about you and your use of our website. By providing such information to us, you grant us permission to use and store such information. We, in turn, will use our best efforts to keep such information safe and secure.

A. Information You Provide to Us

Name, email address, phone number
Health-related information you voluntarily provide when you fill out a form on our website (e.g., interests, history, appointment type request)
Communications you send to us (customer service inquiries, feedback, etc.)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Cookies and similar technologies

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties where applicable, including:

Analytics providers
Marketing partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our services
Schedule appointments or deliver health-related services to you
Communicate with you about your account or services
Send newsletters or marketing communications
Improve our website, products, and services
Conduct research and analytics
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats

We only use health-related information for the purposes for which it was provided, and in compliance with applicable law.

4. Health Information & HIPAA

To the extent Ocie Health and Midwifery provides reimbursable healthcare services and is considered a “covered entity” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), your protected health information (“PHI”) is handled in accordance with HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

All other information you provide is governed by this Privacy Policy and applicable state or federal law.

5. How We Share Your Information

Ocie Health and Midwifery does not sell your personal or health information.

We may share your information with:

Our service providers such as payment processing or scheduling tools
Other healthcare providers when legally permissible
Professional advisors such as legal or billing
Law enforcement or regulators when required by law

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Personalize content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

Health-related data may be retained in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations.

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process, including encryption of data. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our website is at your own risk. You should only access the website within a secure environment. Please consider carefully the information you share through the website.

9. State Law Notices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Opt out of marketing communications
Opt out of sharing, if applicable

Ocie Health and Midwifery does not sell data as defined by the California Consumer Protection Act.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: alexa@ociehealth.com

We will verify your identity before processing any request.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us at: alexa@ociehealth.com

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Ocie Health and Midwifery, PLLC
Email: alexa@ociehealth.com