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Last Updated: November 1, 2025

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Introduction

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This Privacy Policy describes how Bēginn Health and its affiliated clinical entity Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC (“Bēginn,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information that we collect or generate through our digital and clinical services (collectively, the “Services”).

This includes information gathered via:

• our website www.beginnhealth.com,

• our telehealth and patient platforms,

• clinical care provided through Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC, and

• related activities such as communications, forms, or events that link to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy also serves as our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), explaining how we handle your protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and applicable state laws.

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1. Guiding Privacy Principles

We built Bēginn to empower individuals and couples to understand and improve their health for fertility and lifelong wellness. Protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust are central to that mission.

Our guiding principles are:

• Your information belongs to you. We never sell or rent personal data.

• We collect only what’s necessary. We gather information to deliver care, improve our platform, and support research that advances women’s and reproductive health.

• We de-identify responsibly. We may use anonymized, de-identified data to identify health trends, develop insights, and improve fertility and preconception protocols—but never in a way that identifies you.

• We comply with HIPAA. All clinical services under Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC meet HIPAA standards for privacy, security, and confidentiality.

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2. Information We Collect

The personal information we collect varies depending on how you interact with us.

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A. Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email, phone number, address)

• Demographic data (age, date of birth, biological sex, gender identity, relationship status)

• Health and medical information (health history, reproductive data, lab results, clinical notes, questionnaires)

• Payment information (credit/debit cards or FSA/HSA accounts)

• Communication and survey responses

• Photos or uploads if you submit records or test results

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B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit www.beginnhealth.com, we may collect:

• Device and browser data (IP address, operating system, referring URL)

• Site usage metrics and analytics (via cookies or similar technologies)

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser preferences.

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C. Third-Party Sources

We may receive information from:

• Laboratory partners (e.g., Quest Diagnostics, Legacy, Access Labs)

• Referral partners and clinicians (with your consent)

• Technology partners (e.g., telehealth or practice platforms like Practice Better)

• Payment processors

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3. How We Use Information

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A. To Provide Care

We use your personal and health information to:

• Deliver personalized fertility and wellness care

• Order and interpret lab results

• Coordinate referrals and follow-up

• Communicate securely about your care

• Maintain accurate medical records

• Comply with healthcare regulations

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B. To Operate and Improve Our Services

We use anonymized or aggregated data to:

• Enhance user experience on our website

• Analyze engagement, usability, and outcomes

• Develop internal tools and fertility health insights

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C. For Research and Development

With your explicit consent, we may use de-identified and anonymized data to identify trends or contribute to research in reproductive, metabolic, and fertility health.

This data will never include personal identifiers and cannot be traced back to you.

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D. For Legal and Compliance Purposes

We may use or disclose information as required by law, such as for public health reporting, government audits, or compliance purposes.

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4. How We Share Information

We share information only when necessary to deliver care or comply with regulations:

• With laboratory partners and telehealth platforms to coordinate care.

• With payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to process payments securely.

• With other providers or specialists at your direction or with written consent.

• With Business Associates who perform services under HIPAA-compliant agreements.

• When required by law (e.g., for health oversight or safety).

We do not sell or rent personal information.

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5. Data Protection and Security

We use technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal and health information.
All PHI is encrypted, stored within HIPAA-compliant systems, and accessible only to authorized personnel.

Despite best efforts, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge that electronic transmission of data carries inherent risks, and Bēginn is not liable for unauthorized access beyond its reasonable control.

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6. Your Rights Under HIPAA

As a patient of Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC, you have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your medical record.

• Request corrections to your record.

• Request restrictions on certain disclosures.

• Receive an accounting of disclosures.

• Request confidential communications.

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

To exercise these rights, contact:
    hello@beginnhealth.com
    Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC – Cincinnati, Ohio

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7. Data Retention

We retain clinical data in accordance with medical record laws (typically 7–10 years).
Website and marketing data are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill business or legal purposes.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults 18 and older.
If services are provided to a minor, consent must be obtained from a legal guardian.

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9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States.
By using our website or services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Your continued use of our website or services indicates acceptance of these changes.

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, contact:

     hello@beginnhealth.com
      Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC – Cincinnati, Ohio

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Summary

This unified Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices covers:

• The handling of data collected through www.beginnhealth.com (website interactions, inquiries, and analytics), and

• The handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) within Bēginn Clinical Care, LLC, your clinical care provider.

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By engaging with Bēginn Health online or through care services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy and consent to its terms.