AHBA – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
AHBA (“AHBA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website located at www.ahba.com, our mobile services, communications, membership programs, healthcare-related services, and other interactions with us.
By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Account credentials
- Membership information
- Appointment scheduling information
- Billing and payment information
- Insurance-related information
- Customer service communications
- Information submitted through forms, surveys, or questionnaires
Health Information
In connection with healthcare, pharmacy, wellness, and related services, we may collect health information, including:
- Medical history
- Prescription information
- Treatment information
- Wellness assessments
- Healthcare provider information
- Patient communications
- Other health-related information necessary to provide services
Certain health information may constitute Protected Health Information (“PHI”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and applicable state laws.
Payment Information
When making purchases or payments through our website or services, we may collect:
- Billing address
- Payment method information
- Transaction details
Payment card information may be processed by third-party payment processors and may not be stored directly by AHBA.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Website activity and usage data
- Session information
- Cookies and tracking information
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Enhance user experience
You may modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain website features may become unavailable.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide healthcare, pharmacy, wellness, and membership services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Process appointments and requests
- Process payments and transactions
- Verify identity and eligibility
- Communicate regarding services and membership benefits
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and marketing communications
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Detect fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Protect the rights, safety, and property of AHBA and others
4. HIPAA Notice
Where applicable, AHBA complies with HIPAA and other applicable healthcare privacy laws.
Protected Health Information (“PHI”) is collected, used, maintained, and disclosed only as permitted by law and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Not all information submitted through our website is considered PHI. Information submitted through general contact forms, newsletters, marketing forms, or public website features may not be protected under HIPAA.
Users should avoid submitting sensitive medical information through non-secure forms unless specifically directed by AHBA.
5. Text Messages and SMS Communications
By providing your mobile phone number and opting into SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages related to:
- Account notifications
- Appointment reminders
- Membership updates
- Service communications
- Promotional and marketing messages
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by following the instructions provided in the text message.
Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of receiving healthcare services.
6. Email Communications
We may send service-related and promotional emails.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link included in such communications. Transactional or service-related communications may continue as necessary.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose information to:
- Healthcare providers
- Pharmacies
- Payment processors
- Technology service providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Customer support providers
- Legal, regulatory, and governmental authorities
- Business partners assisting in service delivery
- Successors in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing, or asset transfers
Where required, we enter into Business Associate Agreements (“BAAs”) with vendors that access Protected Health Information.
8. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), and other applicable laws.
Subject to applicable exceptions, California residents may request:
- Access to personal information collected about them
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information
- Information regarding categories of information collected and disclosed
- Limitation of certain uses of sensitive personal information
AHBA will not discriminate against individuals for exercising their privacy rights.
Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
9. Data Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we use commercially reasonable security measures, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information and health information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Meet healthcare record retention requirements
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13 without parental or legal guardian involvement.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 except as permitted by law and in connection with healthcare services.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. AHBA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.
We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies before providing information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
AHBA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective upon posting to the website. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise privacy rights, contact:
AHBA
369 San Miguel Drive, Suite 300
Newport Beach, California 92660
Corporate Phone: 855-242-2999 (855-AHBA-999)
Local Office: 909-999-2422 (909-999-AHBA)
Email: hello@ahba.com
Website: www.ahba.com
