Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 14, 2026
Common Roots Acupuncture respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you visit commonrootsacupuncture.com, contact our clinic through the website, join our email list, or use services linked from our website.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- your name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- information submitted through our contact form;
- information provided when joining our email list;
- appointment-related information; and
- other information you choose to provide when communicating with Common Roots Acupuncture.
Please avoid submitting detailed or sensitive medical information through the general website contact form or ordinary email.
If you become a patient, information collected as part of your clinical care may be subject to separate healthcare privacy requirements, clinic policies, and any applicable Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, analytics services, or other technologies used to operate the site.
This information may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address;
- browser and device type;
- operating system;
- referring website;
- pages viewed;
- approximate geographic location;
- date and time of visits;
- interactions with website features; and
- other general website usage information.
We use this information primarily to understand how visitors use the website, maintain website security and performance, and improve our content and services.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and third-party services used on the website may use cookies, pixels, scripts, or similar technologies.
These technologies may help us:
- operate and secure the website;
- understand website traffic and usage;
- measure the effectiveness of website content or advertising;
- remember certain preferences; and
- support embedded content and third-party website features.
You can usually configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect how some website features function.
Analytics and Advertising Measurement
Common Roots Acupuncture may use analytics and advertising measurement services, including services such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors find and use our website.
These services may collect information such as your IP address, device information, browser information, pages visited, referral source, and interactions with website content.
We may also use conversion-measurement tools to understand whether advertising or other marketing efforts result in website visits, inquiries, or appointment-related actions.
Third-party analytics and advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Contact Forms
When you submit the contact form on our website, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and the contents of your message.
We use this information to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about our services.
The general website contact form is not intended for emergencies or for transmitting detailed confidential medical information.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek appropriate emergency medical care.
Appointment Scheduling
Our website may link to or integrate with a third-party appointment scheduling service.
When you schedule an appointment, information you provide may be collected directly by that scheduling provider and handled according to its privacy and security practices.
Common Roots Acupuncture may receive information from the scheduling service that is necessary to manage appointments, communicate with patients, and provide care.
Payments
Payments for services may be processed through a third-party payment processor.
Payment processors may collect information such as your name, payment card information, billing information, and transaction details.
Common Roots Acupuncture generally does not receive or store your complete payment card number when transactions are processed through a third-party payment service.
The payment processor’s own privacy policy and terms apply to information collected directly through its services.
Email Newsletter and Marketing Communications
If you voluntarily join our mailing list or otherwise consent to receive marketing communications, we may use your email address to send educational content, clinic news, announcements, or information about Common Roots Acupuncture services.
We may use a third-party email service provider to manage and deliver these communications.
Email service providers may collect information about email delivery, opens, and link interactions.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending administrative or appointment-related communications when appropriate.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- respond to questions and inquiries;
- schedule and manage appointments;
- communicate about services;
- provide requested information;
- send newsletters or other communications when you have chosen to receive them;
- operate and improve the website;
- understand website traffic and usage;
- maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse;
- comply with applicable laws and professional obligations; and
- protect the rights, safety, and property of Common Roots Acupuncture, our patients, website visitors, or others.
How We Share Information
We may share information with third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our website and clinic.
These may include providers that assist with:
- website hosting and maintenance;
- online scheduling;
- payment processing;
- email communications;
- website analytics;
- advertising measurement;
- spam prevention and website security;
- embedded video or social media content; and
- other services necessary to operate the website or clinic.
These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies, contractual obligations, and applicable law.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process;
- protect our legal rights;
- investigate suspected fraud, security problems, or misuse of the website; or
- protect the safety of patients, website visitors, Common Roots Acupuncture, or others.
Common Roots Acupuncture does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
Third-Party Websites and Embedded Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content from services such as scheduling platforms, payment providers, video platforms, social media services, research publications, and other external resources.
When you interact with those services, the third party may collect information about you according to its own privacy policy.
Common Roots Acupuncture does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourages visitors to review their privacy policies when appropriate.
Medical and Health Information
This Privacy Policy primarily describes information collected through the public Common Roots Acupuncture website.
Information created or maintained as part of an established patient relationship may be handled differently and may be protected by healthcare privacy laws and separate clinic privacy practices.
Please do not use the website contact form, ordinary email, or social media to communicate urgent medical concerns.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal or professional obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and protect our legal rights.
Different categories of information may be retained for different periods of time.
Data Security
Common Roots Acupuncture takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information under our control.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet, electronic communication, or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the website.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding certain personal information, which may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of information.
You may contact Common Roots Acupuncture with a privacy-related request using the contact information below. We will respond as required by applicable law.
You may also:
- unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in those emails;
- block or delete cookies through your browser settings; and
- choose not to provide optional information through the website.
Certain information may need to be retained when required by law, professional recordkeeping requirements, or legitimate business purposes.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically to children under 13.
Common Roots Acupuncture does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Parents or guardians contacting the clinic regarding care for a minor should provide information on the minor’s behalf.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the way information is handled through this website, contact:
Common Roots Acupuncture
2302 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 208
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Phone: 520-276-9555
Email: **@********************re.com