THE REFINERY- Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2026

The Refinery is committed to protecting your medical information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This notice explains how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) and outlines your rights regarding that information.

How We Use and Share Your Information

We may use or disclose your health information for:

Treatment
To provide medical care, treatment planning, consultations, and follow-up services.

Payment
To obtain payment for services rendered, if applicable.

Healthcare Operations
For clinic operations including quality improvement, credentialing, compliance, and administrative management.

We may also disclose information when required by law, for public health reporting, or to prevent serious threats to health or safety.

We will obtain your written authorization for uses not described above.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive copies of your medical records

  • Request corrections to your information

  • Request confidential communications

  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

  • Receive an accounting of disclosures

  • Obtain a paper copy of this notice upon request

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our office.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your health information

  • Notify you of any breach affecting your protected information

  • Follow the terms of this Notice

We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. The current version will always be available in our office and on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact:

The Refinery
513 Gunter Ave
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-505-8785
therefinery.clinic

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

A full printed copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at our front desk upon request.