Effective date: March 24, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Habitat Speech Therapy, LLC's website (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use our Website and our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: This includes your name, contact information (email address, phone number, address), and any other information you provide when you contact us or schedule an appointment.
Health Information: If you are a client or potential client, we may collect information related to your speech therapy needs, including medical history, assessment results, and therapy progress notes. This information is collected with your consent and is handled with strict confidentiality.
Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.
Payment Information: If you make payments through our Website, we collect payment information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
* To provide and manage our speech therapy services.
* To schedule and manage appointments.
* To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing updates.
* To process payments.
* To improve our Website and services.
* To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
* To maintain client records.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Healthcare Professionals: We may share your health information with other healthcare professionals involved in your care, with your explicit consent.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a legal process.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Data Portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a portable format.
Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your use of our Website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our Website.
As a HIPAA-covered entity, we adhere to the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices for detailed information regarding your rights and our responsibilities concerning your Protected Health Information (PHI).
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: athena@habitatspeechtherapy.com