Your Privacy Choices

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

In compliance with privacy standards, federal and state-level data protection laws, Melanie M. Stipp Anesthesia Services, PLLC provide this page to allow users to manage their personal information preferences.

I. Our Stance on Your Data

We respect your privacy and the security of your information.

No Sale of Information: Melanie M. Stipp Anesthesia Services, PLLC does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.
No High-Risk Processing: We do not engage in "profiling" or high-risk data processing as defined by the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (MDPA).

II. Right to Opt-Out and Limit Use

While we do not sell your data, you have the right to request that we do not share your information for targeted advertising or limit the use of any personal information.

To exercise these rights, please submit a request via our [Inquiry/Contact Form]. Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

III. Right to Delete and Correct

You have the right to request that we:

Confirm whether we are processing your personal data.
Consent to use of your personal data.
Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
Delete personal data provided by or obtained about you.

IV. Verification Process

To protect your security, we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. We will only use personal data provided in an opt-out request to review and comply with the request.

V. Universal Opt-Out Signals

Our website is designed to recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by your browser. If your browser transmits a GPC signal, we will automatically treat it as a request to opt-out of cookies and tracking technologies.

VI. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding your privacy choices or our data practices, please contact:

Via Web: https://stippanesthesia.com/contact
Email: MelanieMStipp@proton.me

HIPAA - Notice of Privacy Practices

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.

I. Our Legal Duty

Melanie M. Stipp Anesthesia Services, PLLC is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI. We must follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.

II. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We use and disclose PHI for the following purposes:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare.
Payment: To obtain payment for services (e.g., submitting claims to your insurance).
Healthcare Operations: To run our practice and ensure quality care.
As Required by Law: We will disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.

III. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

Access: You have the right to inspect and copy your medical and billing records.
Amendment: You may request that we correct PHI you believe is erroneous or incomplete.
Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of any disclosures we have made of your PHI.
Right to Opt-Out of Fundraising: No patient or PHI will ever be used for fundraising purposes or public relations activities. We maintain a strict policy regarding patient privacy, publicity and fundraising. We do not use, sell, or disclose patient names, demographic information, or any Protected Health Information (PHI) for fundraising purposes or public relations activities.
Restriction Requests: If we intend to use your information for fundraising purposes, you have a clear right to autonomy, including the right to both consent to and to opt out of any such communications. You may exercise your right at any time.
Contact Person: Compliance Officer
Email: MelanieMStipp@proton.me
Phone: +1-617-398-7511

IV. Massachusetts State Law Protections -- Part I

Under the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and state medical privacy laws, we provide enhanced protections:

Sensitive Data: We strictly prohibit the sale of sensitive healthcare information.
Minors: We maintain heightened data protections for the personal information of minors.

V. Third-Party Responsibility

Melanie M. Stipp Anesthesia Services, PLLC assumes no liability for the practices of any third-party.

VI. Massachusetts State Law Protections -- Part II

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint. There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint. To receive a paper copy or a formal receipt of this notice, please contact directly.

Contact Person: Compliance Officer
Email: MelanieMStipp@proton.me
Phone: +1-617-398-7511

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VII. SMS - Privacy Statement

Information collected: We may collect information, such as name, phone number and email address. 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 any third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. This includes text messaging opt-in data and consent.
Opt-Out: You can text "STOP" at any time to opt-out of receiving SMS text messages from us.
Messaging & data rates may apply.
All policies are followed as per CTIA guidelines 5.2.1.

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

Page last updated: May 29, 2026