Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 1, 2026
This policy explains how Return to the Garden Sanctuary handles health-related information you share with us, including through our health questionnaire. It supplements our general Privacy Policy and is provided in part to meet state consumer health data laws, such as Washington's My Health My Data Act.
Why we ask for health information
Our retreats can include fasting, detoxification, and plant medicine work. These can be serious for the body, and certain health conditions and medications make them unsafe. We ask about your health so we can determine whether a program is safe and appropriate for you and give you honest, informed guidance. We cannot answer health-related questions or offer a consultation without a completed questionnaire.
What health data we collect
Depending on what you choose to share, this may include:
- current and past medical conditions, including heart, liver, and mental health history
- medications, supplements, and substance use
- allergies, diet, and physical limitations
- your wellness goals and reasons for seeking a retreat
- anything else you choose to tell us about your health
Where it comes from
We collect health data only directly from you, through our health questionnaire, by email, or in conversation. We do not buy health data or collect it from other sources.
How we use it
- To evaluate whether our programs are safe and suitable for you
- To answer your health-related questions and prepare for a consultation
- To plan and personalize your care if you attend a retreat
- To keep you safe during your stay
We do not use your health data for advertising, and we do not sell it.
How it's handled
Your questionnaire answers are emailed directly to our facilitators and are not stored on our website or with our hosting provider. They are delivered securely by Cloudflare, which hosts our website, and kept in our protected email accounts.
Who we share it with
Your health data is seen only by our facilitators, Dr. Nicholas Tancheff and Daisy Tancheff.
To deliver and store your questionnaire, it passes through the following service providers, who process it only on our behalf and may not use it for their own purposes:
- Cloudflare: website hosting and email delivery
- Google: email hosting
We will not share your health data with anyone else without your consent, except where required by law or in an emergency where your health or safety is at risk.
Your consent
We collect your health data only with your consent, which you give by checking the consent box on the questionnaire. You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing us. Withdrawing consent means we won't be able to evaluate you for a program.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- confirm whether we have your health data and access it,
- see a list of everyone we have shared it with,
- withdraw your consent, and
- have your health data deleted.
To make a request, email drnick@returntothegardensanctuary.com with the subject line "Health Data Request." We'll respond within 45 days. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our response, and we'll explain the outcome of your appeal in writing.
Contact us
Return to the Garden Sanctuary 68-1749 Hoʻohiki Pl, Waikoloa, HI 96738 drnick@returntothegardensanctuary.com