Privacy Policy for Psychological Wellness Partners

Effective Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

1. Introduction

At Psychological Wellness Partners, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personal Information: Name, contact details (address, phone number, email), date of birth, and other identifying information.

Health Information: Medical history, mental health information, treatment records, and any other information relevant to your therapy.

Billing Information: Payment details, insurance information, and records of transactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide Therapy Services: To deliver, manage, and improve the therapeutic services you receive.

To Communicate with You: To schedule appointments, provide updates, and respond to your inquiries.

To Process Payments: To handle billing, insurance claims, and other financial transactions.

For Administrative Purposes: To maintain records, conduct internal audits, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your information:

Physical Security: Secure storage of physical records in locked and monitored facilities.

Electronic Security: Use of HIPAA compliant email server

Employee Training: Regular training for staff on privacy and security practices to ensure they understand and comply with our privacy policies.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: If you authorize us to share your information with other healthcare providers or third parties.

For Billing and Insurance Purposes: With your insurance company or billing services to process payments and claims.

For Legal and Regulatory Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with subpoenas or other legal processes, or to report abuse or neglect.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access: You may request access to your personal and health information and obtain copies.

Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your information.

Deletion: You may request the deletion of your information, subject to certain legal and regulatory requirements.

Restriction: You may request restrictions on how your information is used and disclosed, subject to our ability to comply.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide therapy services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain records for professional and regulatory requirements.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes and post the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us or use the form below.