Effective Date: March 17, 2025

Introduction

Behavioral Strides Therapy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other contact details.
• Health Information: Medical history, treatment plans, progress notes, and other health-related information necessary for providing our services.
• Payment Information: Insurance details, billing address, and payment methods.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Provide, coordinate, and manage your treatment.
• Communicate with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
• Process payments for services rendered.
• Conduct healthcare operations, such as quality assessments and staff training.
• Comply with legal requirements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose your information under the following circumstances:

• Treatment: Sharing information with other healthcare professionals to coordinate your care.
• Payment: Disclosing necessary information to insurance companies for billing purposes.
• Healthcare Operations: Using information for internal functions like quality improvement and compliance audits.
• Legal Obligations: Sharing information as required by law, such as reporting abuse or responding to court orders.

Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your health records.
• Request corrections to your information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
• Receive an accounting of disclosures we have made of your information.
• Request communications by alternative means or at alternative locations.
• Revoke your authorization to use or disclose information, except to the extent that action has already been taken.

Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Behavioral Strides Therapy 5850 Atlantic Ave Suite 112 Delray Beach, FL 33437 Phone: (561) 749-1753 Email: info@behavioralstrides.com

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.