PRIVACY POLICY

Valen Rehab & Performance
Effective Date: 11/17/25

1. Introduction

Valen Rehab & Performance (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, use our digital platforms, or engage in our physical therapy, rehabilitation, and performance training services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) for protected health information (“PHI”).

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Through the Website

When you visit our website or submit forms through it, we may collect the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information voluntarily submitted through contact forms

We may also automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Cookies and usage data

  • Device and browser information
    (via Squarespace’s analytics tools)

No health information is collected through the public website.

2.2 Information Collected When You Become a Client

When an individual chooses to engage our services, we may collect additional information necessary to provide clinical care and performance training:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Date of birth

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)

  • Health history and medical information

  • Injury details and functional status

  • Performance and testing data (including VALD Hub data)

  • Training and monitoring data collected through Everfit

  • Appointment details and clinical records maintained in our HIPAA-compliant EMR

This information may constitute Protected Health Information under HIPAA.

3. Information Collected From Minors

We provide services to youth athletes. For all clients under the age of 18:

  • Parents or legal guardians must provide consent to treatment and data collection.

  • We collect and store health and performance information for minors with guardian authorization.

  • Information about minors is safeguarded under the same HIPAA and confidentiality requirements as adults.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide physical therapy and performance training services

  • To communicate appointment confirmations, updates, and administrative information

  • To deliver digital programming through Everfit

  • To conduct performance and movement assessments using VALD Hub

  • To maintain clinical records within our HIPAA-compliant EMR

  • To process payments

  • To respond to inquiries

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal information.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party platforms that may store or process personal data on our behalf. These include:

  • Everfit (training and coaching platform)

  • VALD Hub (testing and performance data)

  • Jane (scheduling, documentation, and clinical records)

  • Squarespace (website hosting and analytics)

  • Third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square)

These vendors maintain their own privacy and security policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their practices, but we select vendors that align with HIPAA or industry security standards when handling health-related data.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share PHI or personal information except in the following instances:

6.1 Authorized Sharing

We may share information with:

  • Licensed contractors (e.g., collaborating clinicians such as Collin)

  • Physicians involved in your care

  • Coaches, teams, or family members
    only with direct written or verbal consent from the client or parent/guardian

6.2 Required by Law

We may disclose information if required by:

  • HIPAA

  • State or federal laws

  • Court orders

  • Public health authorities

  • Workers’ compensation programs

7. Data Security

We follow industry standards and HIPAA requirements to safeguard PHI and personal information. This includes:

  • Use of a HIPAA-compliant EMR

  • Encrypted data storage

  • Secure platforms for performance and training data (Everfit, VALD)

  • Password-protected devices

  • Restricted staff and contractor access

  • Physical and administrative safeguards

Despite these measures, no electronic system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

Clinical and client records are retained for 6–7 years, in accordance with Arizona state law and HIPAA requirements.

Website form submissions and analytics data may be stored for shorter durations depending on system settings.

9. Your Rights

Clients have the following rights under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws:

  • Right to access your records

  • Right to request amendments

  • Right to request restrictions on disclosure

  • Right to obtain an accounting of disclosures

  • Right to revoke consent (where applicable)

  • Right to file a complaint regarding privacy practices

Requests can be submitted in writing to our contact information below.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technology

Our website, hosted on Squarespace, may use cookies for:

  • Analytics

  • Functionality

  • Performance

  • Security

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but functionality may be limited.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this webpage with the revised “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Valen Rehab & Performance
1725 W Williams Dr

Phoenix AZ 85028

712-592-0576

keagan@valenrehab.com