Privacy Policy

Consent to Telehealth, Consent to Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, and HIPAA Privacy Statement

PLEASE READ THIS CONSENT DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SCROLL DOWN TO REVIEW THE CONSENT TO SEMAGLUTIDE AND TIRZEPATIDE INCLUDING ALL RISKS AND BENEFITS.

Consent to Telehealth

Thank you for choosing SO SO THIN LLC and Beluga Health, P.A. (“Beluga”) for medical weight loss services via telehealth. All visits will be asynchronous (store-and-forward communications) unless a synchronous (real-time) telehealth visit is required by state law. Your practitioner is a board-certified physician licensed in your state.

Definition and Scope of Telehealth Services

Telehealth services provided through So So Thin LLC and Beluga Health, P.A. (“Beluga”) include consultations, assessments, and treatments delivered via electronic communications, such as secure messaging, audio-video conferencing, digital image transmission, health record review, and asynchronous store-and-forward interactions. Telehealth visits help enhance patient access to care, offer convenience, and can provide more efficient evaluations, particularly when in-person visits are impractical or unnecessary.

By clicking “I Agree,” you acknowledge:

I ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS PRESENTED BELOW, INCLUDING THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF TELEMEDICINE. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, I GIVE INFORMED CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN TELEMEDICINE (ASYNCHRONOUS OR SYNCHRONOUS, AS REQUIRED).

Administrative and Operational Role Disclaimer:

SO SO THIN LLC provides only administrative and operational support, facilitating connections between patients and licensed healthcare providers from Beluga Health, P.A. SO SO THIN LLC does not participate in clinical judgments, medical decision-making, or prescribing medications. All clinical services, including diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatments, are solely provided by licensed medical providers at Beluga Health, P.A.

Relationship with Primary Care Providers

Telehealth services offered through Beluga and supported administratively by So So Thin LLC are intended to complement—not replace—your relationship with your local primary care physician (PCP). Patients should maintain regular visits with their local PCP for comprehensive healthcare needs and regular examinations. Providers at Beluga offer specialty medical weight loss services and do not provide comprehensive primary care.

Possible Risks of Telemedicine

Potential risks associated with telehealth include, but are not limited to:

Technology Issues: Interruptions or delays in medical evaluation or treatment due to technical failures or internet outages.
Incomplete Information: Limitations resulting from the absence of a physical exam, potentially affecting the accuracy of diagnoses or treatment effectiveness.
Security Concerns: Although rare, breaches of confidentiality or unauthorized disclosure of protected health information (PHI) may occur.
Incomplete Medical History: Without complete medical records or patient disclosures, providers may unknowingly recommend treatments with unintended side effects, interactions, or complications.
Emergency Care Limitations: Telemedicine services are not emergency medical services. If you experience symptoms that suggest a medical emergency, including but not limited to chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or stroke-like symptoms, immediately call 911 or visit the nearest emergency facility.

Expected Benefits of Telemedicine

Potential benefits of telemedicine include improved access to specialized medical care, increased convenience through elimination of travel, timely evaluation and treatment, and secure and efficient communication of medical information.

Service Limitations

While telehealth provides significant convenience, it also has inherent limitations. Because interactions occur remotely, healthcare providers cannot perform a hands-on physical examination. Consequently, certain medical conditions requiring detailed physical assessments may not be suitable for telehealth. Your provider will determine the appropriateness of telehealth for your specific medical needs. If your medical situation is deemed unsuitable for remote evaluation, you may be referred for an in-person examination with your local provider.

Your Rights and Acknowledgements:

Privacy rights during telehealth are the same as an in-person visit.
Personal medical information may be electronically communicated securely.
All information provided becomes part of your medical record and is confidential.
You may withdraw consent anytime by emailing info@belugahealth.com.

Additionally, by consenting to telehealth services, I acknowledge that:

I understand that telehealth services offered by Beluga Health, P.A. do not replace my ongoing relationship with my primary care provider (PCP). I agree to continue receiving routine and preventive care from my local PCP.
I understand that I may request to change to another Beluga healthcare provider at any time, and that I can request credentials, licensing details, and qualifications of my assigned provider.
I acknowledge that all medical information obtained through telehealth interactions becomes part of my confidential medical record. Beluga Health, P.A. and So So Thin LLC take appropriate and necessary measures to protect the security, privacy, and integrity of my medical data in compliance with HIPAA and applicable state privacy laws.
I am solely responsible for providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date medical history and relevant health information, including allergies, current medications, medical conditions, and previous diagnoses, to ensure proper care.

Informed Consent to Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are medications used to assist weight management, which may be compounded formulations not yet FDA-approved. Your Beluga Health provider will evaluate if they are suitable for you based on medical history and conditions.

Risks include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal issues, hypoglycemia, potential thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney issues, increased heart rate, and psychological effects.

Contraindications:

Do not combine with other GLP-1 medications or weight-loss products.
Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
Not recommended with personal/family history of thyroid cancer or pancreatitis.

I acknowledge:

NO GUARANTEE on treatment outcomes.
OFF-LABEL USE for some medications.
NO FDA APPROVAL for compounded medications used.
NO REFUNDS: Medications are non-returnable.
I must provide accurate medical history and updates to my provider.
I must follow all instructions precisely.

Compounded Semaglutide

Note: Compounded medications prescribed by healthcare providers are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. FDA-approved semaglutide medications are available.

Important Safety Information

Immediately consult your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical attention if you experience any concerning side effects, including:

Severe nausea or vomiting leading to dehydration: Maintain adequate fluid intake to avoid dehydration.
Kidney issues or failure: Symptoms like vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea can lead to dehydration, potentially worsening kidney function in individuals with existing kidney conditions. Severe cases may require dialysis.
Thyroid Tumors: Seek medical care if you notice difficulty swallowing, persistent hoarseness, lumps in your neck, or shortness of breath. (Refer to the Black Box Warning below.)
Pancreatitis: Persistent, intense pain in your stomach or back.
Gallbladder disease: Upper right or mid-stomach pain, fever, nausea/vomiting, or jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes). Additional diagnostic tests may be required.
Liver concerns: Symptoms like elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, or jaundice.
Diabetic retinopathy complications: Sudden vision changes, especially among individuals with type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic eye problems.
Severe gastrointestinal conditions: Not recommended if you have existing severe gastrointestinal diseases.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): While uncommon with GLP-1 medications, symptoms may include dizziness, shakiness, weakness, headache, rapid heartbeat, confusion, mood changes, sweating, anxiety, slurred speech, or lightheadedness. Consume about 15-20 grams of sugar (such as juice, regular soda, or candy) immediately and seek medical care. Consult your doctor if using with insulin or sulfonylurea medications.
Elevated heart rate.
Increased depression, mood alterations, or suicidal thoughts.

Never share compounded semaglutide with others.

Drug Interactions

Compounded semaglutide may interact negatively with alcohol and various prescription, non-prescription medications, or herbal supplements. Specifically:

Increased hypoglycemia risk when combined with insulin or insulin-stimulating drugs (e.g., sulfonylureas).
May delay gastric emptying, affecting absorption of oral medications.
If taking thyroid hormone treatments, discuss timing adjustments with your prescribing doctor.
Regularly monitor drug levels for medications with narrow therapeutic ranges (e.g., warfarin).

Refer to pharmaceutical literature provided for comprehensive side effects, interactions, and further safety details.

To report adverse reactions related to compounded semaglutide, contact the FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or via www.fda.gov/medwatch.

For immediate emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Disclaimer:

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

BLACK BOX WARNING:

GLP-1 medications are contraindicated for individuals with personal or family histories of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2. Animal studies have shown thyroid tumors and cancer with GLP-1 use; human risks remain unclear. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as trouble swallowing, persistent hoarseness, neck lumps, or breathing difficulty.

Additional Precautions:

Inform your healthcare provider of your complete medical history prior to starting treatment.
Avoid alcohol consumption.
Discuss current diabetes medications with your provider before initiating treatment, as adjustments may be necessary.
Use reliable contraception. Do not use semaglutide if pregnant, attempting pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Discontinue at least two months before planning pregnancy.
Notify your healthcare provider about existing kidney, liver, or pancreatic conditions.
Discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention if experiencing persistent severe abdominal pain, with or without vomiting, or signs of serious allergic reactions (swelling of face, tongue, lips, throat, difficulty breathing/swallowing, severe rash, fainting, dizziness, rapid heartbeat).

Severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported. Discontinue immediately if suspected and seek urgent medical assistance.

CERTIFICATION OF CONSENT TO PROCEED WITH TREATMENT: By clicking “I Agree,” I confirm understanding all terms, risks, and benefits and voluntarily consent to treatment.

HIPAA Privacy Statement

Beluga Health, P.A. and affiliates comply with HIPAA, using PHI for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, legal requirements, public safety, and specific regulatory activities.

Your Rights Under HIPAA:

Inspect and copy PHI (fees may apply).
Request amendments and receive an accounting of disclosures.
Request restrictions on PHI use.
Request confidential communications.
Obtain a paper copy of this Notice.
Be notified of any PHI breach.

For residents of Massachusetts, we comply with Massachusetts’s specific privacy laws related to mental health records, HIV/AIDS-related information, and genetic testing results. We will obtain written consent before disclosing such information, even for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We also implement specific security measures to protect electronic PHI, as required by Massachusetts law.

For residents of California, we comply with the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), as well as California’s specific privacy laws related to marketing, sale of PHI, and minors’ rights. We will obtain written consent before disclosing certain information and adhere to additional privacy protections, as required by California law.

Right to Access: In addition to the rights described above, California residents have the right to request access to their PHI in a readily usable electronic format, as well as any additional information required by California law. To request access, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer.
Right to Restrict Certain Disclosures: California residents have the right to request restrictions on certain disclosures of their PHI to health plans if they paid out-of-pocket for a specific healthcare item or service in full. To request such a restriction, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer.
Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA): California residents are protected by the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), which provides additional privacy protections for medical information. We are required to comply with CMIA in addition to HIPAA.
Marketing and Sale of PHI: California residents have the right to request that their PHI not be used for marketing purposes or sold to third parties without their authorization. To request a restriction on the use of your PHI for marketing or the sale of your PHI, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer.
Minor’s Rights: If you are a minor (under the age of 18), you have the right to request that certain information related to certain sensitive services, such as reproductive health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment, not be disclosed to your parent or guardian without your consent. To request a restriction on the disclosure of such information, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer.

State-Specific Rights: Residents of California, Colorado, Virginia, and other states may have additional rights. Please review state-specific privacy provisions on our website footer.

Contact Information for Privacy Concerns: Privacy Officer Beluga Health, P.A.

Email: info@belugahealth.com

SO SO THIN LLC is a patient management platform that provides administrative and operational support to physicians and practitioners employed by Beluga Health, P.A. (“Beluga”), who deliver care through a telehealth platform. So So Thin does not provide medical or pharmacy services, employ healthcare providers, or influence clinical decision-making. Payment does not guarantee the prescribing or dispensing of medication. The information on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions or concerns about your health, please consult a healthcare professional. This site is an advertisement for telehealth services, and any treatment or prescription is at the sole discretion of the prescribing provider.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to SO SO THIN LLC, 782 NE 76th Street.
Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
Country refers to: Florida, United States
Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Website.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
Website refers to SO SO THIN , accessible from www.sosothin.com
You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:

Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser. You can learn more about cookies on TermsFeed website article.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

Necessary / Essential Cookies

Type: Session Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.

Functionality Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.
To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.
For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.
To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application’s push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.
For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.
For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience.

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to contact You.
For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.
With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside.
With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to delete or request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You.

Our Service may give You the ability to delete certain information about You from within the Service.

You may update, amend, or delete Your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage Your personal information. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us.

Please note, however, that We may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent’s consent before We collect and use that information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

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.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any complaints or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at info@sosothin.com or (917) 434-6536.

Mailing address : 782 NE 76st Miami FL 33138