Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: September 3rd, 2026

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

As a Registered Dietitian, I understand that your health information is highly personal. I am required by law to

maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of my legal duties and privacy practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Get a copy of your paper or electronic medical record

• Correct your paper or electronic medical record

• Request confidential communication

• Ask us to limit the information we share

• Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information

• Get a copy of this privacy notice

• Choose someone to act for you

• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Your Choices

You have some choices in the way that we use and share information as we:

• Tell family and friends about your condition

• Provide disaster relief

• Include you in a hospital directory

• Provide mental health care

• Market our services and sell your information

• Raise funds

Our Uses and Disclosures

We may use and share your information as we:

• Treat you

• Run our organization

• Bill for your services

• Help with public health and safety issues

• Do research

• Comply with the law

• Respond to organ and tissue donation requests

• Work with a medical examiner or funeral director

• Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests

• Respond to lawsuits and legal actions

To the extent that we have your substance use disorder patient records, subject to 42 CFR part 2, we will not share that information for investigations or legal proceedings against you without (1) your written consent or (2) a court order and a subpoena.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.

We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.

We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it.

We will not use or share your information other than as described in this notice unless you tell us we can in writing.

If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind.

For more information see: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/noticepp.html.

Mobile SMS Messaging Privacy Policy:

Information collected:

We may collect information, such as name, phone number, and email address.

Use of information collected:

We may use the information we collect to perform the services requested including billing, customer service, appointment reminders and other administrative requests.

Sharing of information collected:

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. This includes text messaging opt-in data and consent.

As a current or prospective customer, you understand that you can text us STOP at any time to opt out of receiving SMS text messages from us. You can text us HELP at any time to receive help.

You understand that the messaging frequency may vary. Messaging & data rates may apply.

All policies are followed as per CTIA guidelines 5.2.1. At any time if you want your information to be removed, you can contact us via our email address or regular mail.

Messaging Terms & Conditions:

You agree to receive informational messages (appointment reminders, account notifications, etc.) from Devon the Dietitian LLC. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at devon@devonthedietitian.com. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP."

You may file a complaint about our privacy practices.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with , or file a written complaint with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. A complaint to the Secretary should be filed within 180 days of the occurrence of the complaint or violation. If you file a complaint, we will not take any action against you or change our treatment of you in any way.

Changes to the Terms of this Notice

We can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our web site.

To file a complaint or ask questions about this notice, please contact:

Privacy Officer: Devon Kroesche, MS, RDN, LDN

Email: devon@devonthedietitian.com