Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 28, 2026 Black Diamond Wellness & DNA Services ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and genetic information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (bdwellnessdna.com), use our mobile phlebotomy services, or undergo any of our DNA and wellness testing services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. To provide our specialized health and DNA services, we collect several types of information: ●Personal Identification Information: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and government-issued identification (required for legal chain-of-custody testing). ●Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses processed through secure third-party payment processors. ●Biological Samples: Buccal (cheek) swabs, blood samples, or other biological specimens provided for the purpose of testing. ●Genetic and Health Data: Raw genetic data, test results, metabolic markers, and health history information provided during consultations or assessments. ●Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and website interaction data collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use the collected data for the following purposes: ●Service Delivery: To process and analyze biological samples and provide accurate test results for Paternity, Sensitivity, Gender Reveal, and Metabolic Wellness assessments. ●Personalized Insights: To enable our nutritionist and staff to develop tailored wellness and nutrition plans based on your specific results. ●Communication: To send test results, appointment reminders, and respond to inquiries. ●Legal Compliance: To maintain chain-of-custody documentation for legal DNA testing and to comply with state and federal laboratory regulations. ●Service Improvement: To monitor and analyze website usage to improve our digital experience. We do not sell, lease, or rent your genetic information to third parties. We only share your information in the following circumstances: ●Contracted Laboratories: We share biological samples and necessary identifiers with CLIA-certified or accredited laboratories solely to perform the requested testing. ●Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. ●Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or a valid court order. ●Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset, subject to the same privacy protections. We recognize the sensitive nature of genetic data and biological samples. This section explains how we collect, use, store, and protect genetic information. ●What We Mean by “Genetic Data”: Genetic data may include DNA profiles, genetic markers, raw genetic data generated from analysis, and any genetic test results that can be linked to you. ●Collection and Use of Genetic Data: We collect genetic data only as needed to provide the services you request (for example, paternity testing, sensitivity testing, gender reveal testing, and metabolic wellness assessments), to support quality assurance and internal recordkeeping, and to comply with applicable legal and laboratory requirements. ●Genetic Information Is Never Sold: We do not sell your genetic information to third parties, and we do not allow third parties to purchase, license, or otherwise obtain your genetic information for their own use. ●Limited Disclosures for Testing: We share biological samples and the minimum necessary identifiers with contracted laboratories solely to perform the testing you requested and to provide results to you and (if applicable) other authorized parties under a chain-of-custody process. ●GINA Compliance (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act): We comply with GINA, a U.S. federal law that generally prohibits covered employers and health insurers from using genetic information to make certain employment or health insurance decisions. Note: GINA does not apply to life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance, and it may not cover all situations. If you have questions about how GINA applies to you, you may wish to consult your own legal advisor. ●Data Security Measures: We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures may include access controls, role-based permissions, encryption where appropriate (including for data in transit and at rest), secure storage, staff training, and vendor due diligence and contractual confidentiality obligations. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; however, we work to maintain protections appropriate to the sensitivity of the data. ●Sample Retention and Disposal: Unless otherwise required by law, accreditation standards, or a valid chain-of-custody requirement, biological samples are retained only for the period necessary to complete testing, confirm results/quality control, and meet applicable recordkeeping requirements, and are then destroyed by the laboratory in accordance with its policies and applicable regulations. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights: ●Access and Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data and test results. ●Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information. ●Deletion (Right to Request Data Deletion): You may request deletion of your personal information and/or genetic data that we maintain. We will honor valid deletion requests where we can, but some information may be retained as required or permitted by law, regulation, accreditation standards, or for legitimate business purposes (for example, chain-of-custody documentation, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, billing/transaction records, or required laboratory record retention). If we cannot delete certain data, we will take reasonable steps to limit its use and access consistent with applicable requirements. ●Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for future testing or data processing at any time (this will not affect processing that already occurred). For customers utilizing our mobile phlebotomy services, we ensure that all samples collected in the field are handled with the same level of discretion and security as in-office appointments. Our staff is trained in HIPAA-compliant practices to ensure your privacy is maintained in any environment. Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to read their privacy statements. We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: Black Diamond Wellness & DNA Services 5959 Gateway Boulevard West, Ste 560 El Paso, TX, USA Email: contact@bdwellnessdna.com Phone: 915-312-5593