Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Effective Date: 12/28/2025
Nutrition A La Mesa is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. We may collect the following types of information:
Personal
Name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth
Mailing address (if provided)
Health Information (Protected Health Information – PHI)
Medical history and diagnoses
Nutrition assessments
Food logs
Medications and supplements
Lab values (if provided)
Payment Information
Payment details are processed securely through Stripe
Nutrition A La Mesa does not store your full payment card information
Website & Technical Information
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Cookies and analytics data
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
Complete intake or consent forms
Schedule appointments
Participate in virtual sessions
Communicate via email or secure messaging
Submit forms through our website
Make payments for services
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
“Provide nutrition coaching and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), as applicable”
Communicate with you regarding appointments and care
Maintain clinical records
Process payments
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Improve our services and website experience
4. HIPAA Compliance
Nutrition A La Mesa complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Clinical health information is stored securely within HIPAA-compliant platforms, not directly on our website.
We use HIPAA-compliant platforms, including SimplePractice, for:
Telehealth sessions
Electronic health records
Secure messaging and documentation
Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is accessed only as necessary to provide care and operate our practice.
Clients receiving Medical Nutrition Therapy will also receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices as required under HIPAA.”
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information, including:HIPAA-compliant electronic health record systems
Secure, encrypted platforms
Password-protected systems
Limited access to personal and health information
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only:
With your written authorization
With healthcare providers involved in your care (with consent)
With third-party service providers (e.g., SimplePractice, Stripe) as necessary to operate our practice
When required by law
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information.
7. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services, including:
SimplePractice (telehealth, scheduling, records)
Stripe (payment processing)
Website analytics tools
These providers have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices.
8. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal and health records
Request corrections to your information
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Request confidential communication
File a complaint regarding privacy concerns
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:
Nutrition A La Mesa
Email: nutritionalamesa@gmail.com
Website: nutritionalamesa.com