Effective Date: 6/1/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION.
PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Lactation Depot is committed to protecting the privacy of your Protected Health Information ("PHI") in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA").
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
We are required by law to:
• Maintain the privacy of your PHI
• Provide this Notice of Privacy Practices
• Abide by the terms of this Notice
• Notify affected individuals following certain breaches of unsecured PHI
USES AND DISCLOSURES OF PHI
Treatment
We may use and disclose PHI to healthcare providers involved in your care, including prescribing providers, physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and lactation professionals.
Payment
We may use and disclose PHI to:
• Verify insurance benefits
• Submit insurance claims
• Obtain payment
• Appeal denied claims
• Coordinate benefits
• Conduct billing activities
Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose PHI for:
• Quality improvement activities
• Staff training
• Compliance activities
• Auditing
• Business management
Business Associates
We may disclose PHI to contracted vendors who assist with:
• Claims processing
• Information technology services
• Data storage
• Customer support
• Shipping operations
These entities are required to protect PHI under HIPAA.
USES REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION
Except as otherwise permitted by law, we will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing PHI for purposes not described in this Notice.
You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
Request Access to PHI
You may inspect and obtain copies of your PHI.
Request Amendments
You may request corrections to information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
Request Confidential Communications
You may request communications at alternate addresses or by alternate means.
Request an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures made by Lactation Depot.
Obtain a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
BREACH NOTIFICATION
If a breach of unsecured PHI occurs, Lactation Depot will provide notifications as required by applicable law.
COMPLAINTS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Privacy Officer
Lactation Depot
or
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
Lactation Depot reserves the right to revise this Notice. Revised versions will be posted on our website and made available upon request.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Privacy Officer
Lactation Depot
Phone: 574-501-7867
Email: hello@lactationdepot.com
Website: www.lactationdepot.com