PRIVACY POLICY FOR FIVE JOURNEYS®

Last Revised: September 9, 2025

This privacy notice for Five Journeys® (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process“) your information when you use our services (“Services“), such as when you:

 

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. This policy incorporates our duties and your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
  2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR GENERAL INFORMATION?
  3. HOW DO WE USE AND DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI)?
  4. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
  5. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
  6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
  7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
  8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
  9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES?
  10. OUR LEGAL DUTIES UNDER HIPAA
  11. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
  12. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
  13. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
  14. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

 

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register on the Services, express interest in our products, participate in activities, or contact us. This may include:

Sensitive Information / Protected Health Information (PHI)

As part of providing our Services, and with your consent or as permitted by law, we process sensitive health data, which is classified as Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. This includes information about your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition.

Information automatically collected

When you visit or navigate our Services, we automatically collect certain information. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, referring URLs, country, location, and other technical information needed for the security and operation of our Services.

Application Data

If you use our mobile application, we may request access to certain features on your mobile device (e.g., calendar, camera, microphone, contacts) if you provide permission. This access is used to enable app features and can be revoked at any time in your device’s settings.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR GENERAL INFORMATION?

We process your non-health-related personal information for a variety of reasons, including:

3. HOW DO WE USE AND DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI)?

Our use and disclosure of your PHI is strictly governed by HIPAA.

A. Permitted Uses and Disclosures Without Your Written Authorization

B. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization

Any other use or disclosure of your PHI not outlined above, such as for marketing purposes, requires your specific written authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent that we have already acted in reliance on it.

We only process your personal information when we have a valid legal reason. This includes your consent, our contractual obligations to provide you with Services, our legal obligations (including under HIPAA), and our legitimate business interests. If you are in a region governed by GDPR or similar laws, you have specific rights related to these legal bases.

5. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We only share information in the following situations:

 

We do not sell your personal information.

6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For PHI, retention periods are also governed by federal and state healthcare regulations. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal and health information we process. However, despite our safeguards, no electronic transmission or storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Transmission of information to and from our Services is at your own risk.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to the minor’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 has been collected without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES?

You have various rights regarding your personal data depending on your location.

A. General Rights for All Users

You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time by logging into your account settings or contacting us. Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete it from our active databases, though some information may be retained in our files for legal, security, or backup purposes.

B. Your Rights Under HIPAA Regarding Your PHI

As our client, you have the following rights concerning your Protected Health Information:

C. Rights for Users in the EEA, UK, and Canada

If you are located in these regions, you have rights under GDPR or similar laws, including the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

D. Rights for California Residents

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please see Section 12 for a full description of these rights.

We are legally obligated to:

Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature. As there is no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them.

12. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Yes. If you are a California resident, you are granted specific rights regarding your personal information under the CCPA. This includes the Right to Know, the Right to Delete, and the Right to Non-Discrimination. Please note that information governed by HIPAA may be exempt from certain CCPA requirements. For a detailed list of categories of information collected and to exercise your rights, please refer to the contact information at the end of this policy.

Five Journeys® has not sold any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months and will not sell personal information in the future.

13. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes. We may update this privacy notice from time to time to stay compliant with relevant laws. The updated version will be indicated by a “Revised” date. We encourage you to review this notice frequently.

14. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions, wish to exercise any of your rights, or want to file a complaint, please contact us:

 

You also have the right to file a complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights without fear of retaliation from us.

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This is a comprehensive test that uses blood and urine to evaluate over 125 biomarkers. It provides recommendations for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and digestive support. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood and Urine

COST

$179 – $439

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

INSTRUCTIONS

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This is a comprehensive stool test that relies on quantitative polymerase chain
reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, H. pylori, fungi, and more by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Stool

COST

$399

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

INSTRUCTIONS

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

$129

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

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WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Swab

COST

$299

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home or in lab.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

$999

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood, Urine, or Ticks

COST

may have a $200 copay

INSURANCE

Covered by most insurance.

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

$300

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

INSTRUCTIONS

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

$199

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Nordic-Labratories

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood Spot

COST

$319

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

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WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At Home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$699

INSURANCE

Fully covered by Medicare. Repeat test prices $249

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Breath

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

COST

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$99 ($69 if performed with mycotoxins or environmental toxins).

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted $30 discount given if done with mycotoxins or GPL Tox.
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IGX

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This company can test for lyme, babesia, bartonella and additional tick-borne illnesses. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

around $1600 (depends on panel selected)

INSURANCE

Fully covered by Medicare. May be reimbursed with PPO plans.
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Alletess

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LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

$129-238

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted
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DiagnosTechs

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Saliva

COST

$80

INSURANCE

No insurance coverage

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Galaxy

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

BLOOD FLUID

Blood

COST

$260

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted
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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

COST

$160-$329

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

NOTES

Must be off hormones in order to do the testing.
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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Stool

COST

$179-$439 depending on insurance coverage.

INSURANCE

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

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INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Quest

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LOCATION PERFORMED

BLOOD FLUID

Blood

NOTES

You often have to fast for these tests-please check your providers notes.

COST

Depending on the test, deductible or copay may apply.

INSURANCE

Depends on insurance coverage, deductible or copay may apply.
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Alletess

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates a wide range of environmental toxins that may be leading to harmful health effects.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$199

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted $30 discount given if done with mycotoxins.
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Great-Plains

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of harmful mycotoxins (toxins produced by molds).

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$310

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted