Health Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026

Semper Fi Homestead Nonprofit (“Semper Fi Homestead,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy and dignity of every veteran, family member, and visitor we serve. This Health Privacy Policy explains how we handle any health‑related information you choose to share with us in connection with our programs and experiences.

This Policy supplements our main Privacy Policy and focuses on health‑related information.

1. What this Policy covers

This Policy applies when you share health‑related information with us, for example:

• Information about physical or mental health conditions

• Disabilities or mobility needs

• Allergies or sensitivities (for example, to animals, hay, or food)

• Medications or medical devices that may affect your participation

• Emergency contact and safety information

We collect this information only when it is reasonably necessary to:

• Keep you and others safe during our programs

• Make appropriate accommodations

• Plan and deliver our services responsibly

We are not a medical provider and do not provide medical care or treatment.

2. How we collect health‑related information

We may collect health‑related information in these ways:

• Forms you complete – such as registration, intake, waiver, or consent forms

• Conversations with you – in person, by phone, or through email or messages

• Information from caregivers or family – when they share information with your permission or as needed for safety

• Emergency situations – if an incident occurs during a visit or event

We ask that you share only the health information that is relevant to your participation and safety in our programs.

3. How we use health‑related information

We use health‑related information to:

• Understand whether our programs are appropriate for you

• Plan safe and suitable activities

• Make reasonable accommodations when possible

• Communicate with you (and, when appropriate, with your caregiver or emergency contact)

• Respond to incidents, injuries, or emergencies

• Meet legal, risk management, and insurance requirements

We do not use your health‑related information for marketing or fundraising decisions.

4. How we share health‑related information

We treat health‑related information with extra care and share it only when reasonably necessary. For example, we may share it with:

• Staff and trusted volunteers who need to know in order to support you safely

• Emergency responders or medical professionals in the event of an emergency

• Caregivers, guardians, or family members when appropriate and consistent with your wishes or safety needs

• Insurance providers, legal advisors, or regulators if required for incident reporting, claims, or legal compliance

We do not sell health‑related information.

5. Our role and limitations

Semper Fi Homestead is a nonprofit organization providing restorative, hands‑on experiences and animal interactions. We are not a hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider, and we do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or therapy.

Nothing on our website or in our programs is intended as medical advice. You should always consult your own healthcare providers about your health and any questions about participation in our activities.

6. How we protect health‑related information

We use reasonable safeguards to help protect health‑related information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. These may include:

• Limiting access to staff and volunteers who need the information

• Using secure tools and practices for storing digital records where possible

• Training our team on the importance of privacy and discretion

No system is perfect, but we work to protect your information and handle it with respect.

7. How long we keep health‑related information

We keep health‑related information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide our programs and services

• Maintain safety and incident records

• Meet legal, insurance, and record‑keeping requirements

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de‑identify it.

8. Your choices and rights

You have choices about the health‑related information you share with us:

• You can choose how much or how little to share, understanding that some information may be needed for safety or participation.

• You can ask us to update or correct health‑related information you have provided.

• You can ask us about how we are using or storing your health‑related information.

To make a request, contact us at:

• Email: howdy@semperfihomestead.org

• Phone: 702‑344‑8885

• Mailing Address: [Add your full mailing address here]

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Minors and health information

If a minor participates in our programs, we may collect health‑related information from a parent, guardian, or authorized adult to help keep the minor safe.

We expect parents or guardians to review this Policy and decide what information to share on behalf of the minor.

10. Relationship to other privacy laws

Some privacy laws (such as HIPAA in the United States) apply mainly to certain healthcare providers and health plans. Semper Fi Homestead is generally not a covered entity under HIPAA.

However, we still take your privacy seriously and aim to handle health‑related information in a respectful and responsible way, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.

For more information about your general privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy and Privacy Rights pages.

11. Changes to this Health Privacy Policy

We may update this Health Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

If we make significant changes, we may also provide additional notice (for example, by posting a message on our site).

12. How to contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Health Privacy Policy or your health‑related information, please contact us:

• Email: howdy@semperfihomestead.org

• Phone: 702‑344‑8885

• Mailing Address: 1290 Westwind Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 - Please note we are by appointment only!