PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 7/1/2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Ascendant Health and Longevity, Allen Ashforth, D.C. PLLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares your information through our website at ascendantlongevity.com (the "Site"), and through any communications such as email or SMS.
1. Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
Contact Data: Name, email address, and phone number when you submit a form, download a lead magnet, or schedule a call
Payment Data: Processed securely via third-party providers for purchases; we do not store full payment card details
Mobile Data: Phone numbers and consent provided specifically for SMS communications
Health Information: Information you voluntarily share during a discovery call, intake session, or as part of clinical care
Information Collected Automatically:
IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through standard website analytics tools
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 below)
Protected Health Information (PHI): Once you become a patient, certain health information you share is considered Protected Health Information under HIPAA. This information is handled in accordance with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, provided separately at the start of clinical care.
3. SMS Text Messaging & A2P Compliance
By providing your mobile number and opting in to our messaging program, you agree to receive SMS updates, appointment reminders, program information, and educational content from Ascendant Health and Longevity.
Strict Privacy Commitment: Mobile numbers and SMS consent data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Opt-Out: You can cancel SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
Help: Reply HELP for more information or email info@ascendantlongevity.com.
Carrier Disclosure: Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and schedule your Ascendant Clarity Call
Deliver requested content, including lead magnets and educational materials
Send email and SMS communications related to your health, our programs, and educational content (only with your explicit consent)
Provide clinical care if you become a patient
Process payments for programs and services
Improve our Site, services, and patient experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share information only in these limited cases:
Service Providers: We may share data with trusted vendors (such as payment processors, scheduling platforms, email service providers, and SMS delivery platforms) who perform services for us. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
Business Associates: Under a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA), where required by HIPAA.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ascendant, our patients, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and support marketing efforts. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some parts of our Site may then be inaccessible or function differently.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@ascendantlongevity.com.
If you are a patient, you have the right to access, amend, and request a copy of your health records in accordance with HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and to comply with our legal obligations. Health records are retained in accordance with North Carolina state law and applicable federal regulations.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Ascendant Health and Longevity, Allen Ashforth, D.C. PLLC Telehealth — No Physical Office Location"] info@ascendantlongevity.com ascendantlongevity.com
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided on this Site is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health concerns. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.