Washington Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 7, 2026
NakisbendiMD, PLLC (“NakisbendiMD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information related to your health.
This Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy applies to consumer health data collected through our website, www.nakisbendi.com, as required by applicable Washington law, including the Washington My Health My Data Act.
This policy is intended to supplement our general Privacy Policy and does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices for protected health information maintained in connection with your medical care.
What Is Consumer Health Data?
Consumer health data generally means personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual and identifies the individual's past, present, or future physical or mental health status.
Consumer Health Data We May Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:
• Information indicating that you are seeking or interested in medical services
• Appointment and scheduling information
• Health information you voluntarily provide through a website form
• Information about symptoms or health concerns you voluntarily provide
• Information about services you request
• Other health-related information you voluntarily submit through our website
We do not intentionally collect more health information through the website than is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
How We Collect Consumer Health Data
Consumer health data may be collected from:
• You directly
• Website forms
• Online scheduling tools
• Your interactions with our website
• Service providers that operate website or scheduling functions on our behalf
• Other sources when you direct or authorize us to obtain information
Why We Collect Consumer Health Data
We may collect and use consumer health data to:
• Respond to requests for information
• Facilitate appointment scheduling
• Communicate with you
• Provide requested medical services
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain website security
• Prevent fraud or misuse
• Comply with legal requirements
We will not use consumer health data for additional purposes that are not disclosed in this policy without obtaining any consent required by applicable law.
Consumer Health Data We May Share
Depending on the circumstances, we may share consumer health data with service providers that help us operate our website and business, including providers involved in:
• Website hosting
• Online scheduling
• Website analytics
• Information technology
• Security
• Communications
We may also disclose information when required or permitted by law.
We do not sell consumer health data.
We do not share consumer health data for targeted advertising without obtaining any consent required by applicable law.
Categories of Third Parties
The categories of third parties that may receive or process consumer health data include:
• Website and technology providers
• Online scheduling providers
• Analytics providers
• Communications providers
• Information security providers
• Professional service providers
• Government authorities or other parties when required or permitted by law
We do not authorize these providers to use consumer health data for purposes inconsistent with our agreements with them or this policy.
Your Washington Privacy Rights
Depending on your circumstances and applicable law, you may have the right to:
• Confirm whether we are collecting or processing consumer health data
• Access consumer health data we have collected about you
• Request deletion of consumer health data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Exercise other rights provided by Washington law
To exercise these rights, contact NakisbendiMD and identify your request as a Consumer Health Data Privacy Request.
We may need to verify your identity before completing a request in order to protect your information.
Information maintained as protected health information under HIPAA may be subject to different rights and procedures. Requests concerning your medical records should be submitted through our patient privacy or medical-records process.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when our website, services, information practices, or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made.
Contact Us
NakisbendiMD, PLLC
For privacy requests, please contact our office and identify your request as a Consumer Health Data Privacy Request.