Washington Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 24, 2026
Practice: Lavender Mental Health PLLC
Owner: Mackenzie Fedota, LCPC, LMHC
Email: Mackenzie@fedotatherapy.com
Website: www.lavender-mental-health.com
1. Introduction
Lavender Mental Health PLLC (“Lavender Mental Health,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting consumer health data.
This Washington Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy describes how Lavender Mental Health collects, uses, and shares consumer health data as defined by the Washington My Health My Data Act, Chapter 19.373 RCW.
Washington law defines consumer health data broadly to include personal information linked or reasonably linkable to a consumer that identifies the consumer's past, present, or future physical or mental health status. This may include information concerning health conditions, treatment, diagnosis, mental or behavioral health, gender-affirming care, medications, symptoms, and information identifying an individual as seeking health care services.
This policy applies to consumer health data collected through the Lavender Mental Health website and related website interactions. It supplements, but does not replace, our general Privacy Policy or our Terms of Use.
2. Categories of Consumer Health Data We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with Lavender Mental Health, we may collect the following categories of consumer health data:
Your Name
Your pronouns, if provided;
Your email address;
Your telephone number, if provided;
The state in which you are located;
Your selection regarding insurance or self-pay; and
Any information you voluntarily include in the “Anything You'd Like To Let Me Know?” field.
Lavender Mental Health does not intentionally collect more consumer health data through the website than is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
3. Sources of Consumer Health Data
Consumer health data may be collected from the following sources:
Directly From You
You may voluntarily provide information through:
The website contact form;
Email communications;
Telephone or other communications initiated by you;
From Service Providers
Consumer health data may also be received or processed through service providers that assist Lavender Mental Health with website functionality, communications, scheduling, billing, electronic health records, or other business operations, when permitted by applicable law.
4. Purposes for Collecting and Using Consumer Health Data
Lavender Mental Health may collect and use consumer health data for the following purposes:
Responding to requests for information about psychotherapy services;
Communicating with prospective clients;
Determining whether Lavender Mental Health may be an appropriate provider;
Improving the website and user experience;
Lavender Mental Health will not use consumer health data for additional purposes not disclosed in this policy without first providing the disclosures and obtaining affirmative consent when required by Washington law.
5. Consumer Health Data We Share
Lavender Mental Health may share consumer health data when permitted by applicable law and when necessary to provide a service you have requested, or when you have provided the consent required by law.
Depending on the circumstances, categories of consumer health data that may be shared include information concerning:
Your interest in obtaining psychotherapy services;
Information you voluntarily provide regarding your mental or behavioral health;
Information necessary to coordinate or provide requested services;
Insurance or billing information; and
Other consumer health data necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Lavender Mental Health does not sell consumer health data.
Washington law generally requires separate consent for sharing consumer health data when consent is required, distinct from consent to collect the information.
6. Categories of Third Parties With Whom Consumer Health Data May Be Shared
Depending on the services you request and the circumstances involved, Lavender Mental Health may share consumer health data with categories of third parties such as:
Healthcare and Professional Service Providers
Entities that assist with providing, coordinating, or administering requested mental health or healthcare services.
Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Platforms
Technology providers used to maintain clinical or administrative records and support practice operations.
Billing and Insurance-Related Providers
Insurance companies, clearinghouses, billing services, and other entities involved in processing or coordinating payment for services, when applicable.
Scheduling and Communication Providers
Technology providers used to facilitate scheduling, email, telephone, telehealth, or other communications.
Legal, Accounting, and Professional Advisors
Professional service providers who assist Lavender Mental Health with legal, accounting, compliance, insurance, or other business needs, when permitted by law.
Governmental or Legal Authorities
Government agencies, courts, law enforcement, or other entities when disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.
Third-Party Websites
Lavender Mental Health may link to third-party websites, including Psychology Today and Headway.
If you voluntarily provide information directly to a third-party website after leaving the Lavender Mental Health website, that information is subject to the third party's privacy practices and policies.
Lavender Mental Health does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.
7. Consumer Health Data Rights
Washington residents and individuals whose consumer health data is collected in Washington may have rights under the Washington My Health My Data Act.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, these rights may include:
The right to confirm whether Lavender Mental Health is collecting, sharing, or selling consumer health data;
The right to access consumer health data;
The right to request deletion of consumer health data;
The right to request information about categories of consumer health data collected or shared; and
Other rights provided by applicable Washington law.
Some rights are subject to statutory exceptions and limitations, including circumstances involving information that must be retained to comply with other legal obligations.
8. Consent to Collection or Sharing
Where Washington law requires consent to collect or share consumer health data, Lavender Mental Health will obtain consent in accordance with applicable law.
Consent requests will identify the categories of consumer health data involved, the purposes for the collection or sharing, the categories of entities with whom the information may be shared when applicable, and how consent may be withdrawn for future collection or sharing.
Withdrawal of consent does not necessarily affect collection or sharing that occurred before consent was withdrawn or information that Lavender Mental Health is otherwise permitted or required to retain or use under applicable law.
9. Data Security
Lavender Mental Health maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect consumer health data from unauthorized access, acquisition, use, or disclosure.
Access to consumer health data is limited to individuals and service providers who have a legitimate need for the information and are authorized to access it.
No method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Consumer Health Data and Therapy Records
If you become a client of Lavender Mental Health, information collected as part of your psychotherapy services may also constitute protected health information under HIPAA and/or health care information protected under Washington law.
Additional privacy protections and rights may apply to those records.
11. No Sale of Consumer Health Data
Lavender Mental Health PLLC does not sell consumer health data.
Lavender Mental Health will not sell consumer health data without obtaining the specific authorization required by Washington law. Washington law imposes specific requirements on any authorization for the sale of consumer health data.
12. Changes to This Policy
Lavender Mental Health may update this Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy when our data practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements change.
If we intend to collect, use, or share additional categories of consumer health data or for additional purposes not previously disclosed, we will update this policy and obtain affirmative consent before doing so when required by Washington law.
The Effective Date at the top of this policy will be updated when material changes are made.
13. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy or requests concerning your Washington consumer health data may be directed to:
Mackenzie Fedota, LCPC, LMHC
Email: Mackenzie@fedotatherapy.com
Website: www.lavender-mental-health.com