Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 18, 2026
Introduction
Dr. Darlene Thomas | Healthy Living (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.drdarlenethomas.com, engage with our health and wellness coaching services, submit forms, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our website.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Appointment requests
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription information
- Information you provide during coaching inquiries
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Website usage information
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies.
Health Information
Because our website focuses on health and wellness coaching, you may voluntarily provide information related to your health goals, nutrition, exercise habits, lifestyle choices, or general wellness concerns.
We do not request medical records through our public website. Information submitted through forms should be limited to what is necessary for coaching inquiries.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, information submitted through our website is not intended to create a healthcare provider-patient relationship.
How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule coaching consultations
- Deliver coaching services
- Send newsletters or updates
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website performance and visitor interactions
- Personalize user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect website security and prevent fraud
We only use information for legitimate business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Measure website traffic
- Improve user experience
- Support embedded media such as videos
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
For additional details, please review our Cookie Policy or Cookie Preferences settings if available.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools including:
- Google Analytics
- YouTube embedded content
- Website hosting providers
- Contact form services
- Email marketing platforms
- Security monitoring services
These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We encourage users to review applicable third-party privacy policies.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers assisting with website operations
- Email service providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Professional advisors assisting our business operations
Information is shared only as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, and operate our business.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information collected.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
Right to Know
You may request information regarding:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of information
- Business purposes for collection
- Categories of third parties receiving information
- Specific pieces of personal information collected
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out
If applicable, California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. At this time, we do not sell personal information.Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
California residents may request limitations regarding certain uses of sensitive personal information, where applicable.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against individuals for exercising privacy rights provided under California law.
Exercising Privacy Rights
To submit a privacy request, please contact us through:
Website: https://www.drdarlenethomas.com/
Contact Page:
https://www.drdarlenethomas.com/contact/
Email: [Insert Business Email Address]
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. California law generally requires responses within specified timeframes.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of linked websites before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Dr. Darlene Thomas | Healthy Living
Website: https://www.drdarlenethomas.com/
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy practices, please contact us through our website contact form or designated business email address.