Massage For Seattle Inc. (MFS) is dedicated to excellence and
integrity for the massage and bodywork profession. Our confidentiality and
privacy practices are as follows:
Maintenance/Retention/Storage of Client Records
Hardcopy records will be
maintained in a confidential manner when not in use by the practitioner. Client
records will be stored for a period of three years (pursuant to WAC
246-830-570) from the date of the client’s most recent massage service at MFS.
After three years the client records will be destroyed
Email
MFS uses email in its regular course of business for general
correspondence and scheduling. Emails are not maintained as an ongoing part of
the client’s records unless they are specifically copied into the client’s
file.
Client Rights
Clients may request, in writing, to see or obtain a copy of their
records. The client may request that corrections be made if they identify
errors or mistakes. Access to records will be made by appointment, within 30
days of receipt of written request. A fee may be charged for copying and
sending requested records. Requested records are sent standard US mail unless
the client requests they be sent via express mail (at client’s expense.)
Use of Client Records
Client records are for the sole use of MFS. No
records or information will be released without the written authorization of
the client except as follows: As compelled by law (such as a subpoena),
Ancillary service providers such as bookkeepers, Square scheduling and bankcard
services), or any other bankcard service providers may have access to: client
names; financial transactions between the client and MFS; and related
information to such transactions. MFS will only use vendors with appropriate
non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements