Effective Date: June 10, 2024

At Befriending You Therapy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services, both in-person and online.

1. Information Collection

We collect personal information from you when you sign up for therapy sessions, either in-person or via our HIPAA-compliant video conferencing service. The types of information we may collect include:

- Name

- Contact information (phone number, email address)

- Payment information (for billing purposes)

- Relevant personal and health information discussed during therapy sessions

2. Use of Information

The information we collect is used solely for the purpose of providing and managing our therapy services. Specifically, we use your information to:

- Schedule and manage therapy appointments

- Communicate with you regarding your sessions

- Process payments and insurance claims

- Maintain confidential therapy records as required by law

3. Confidentiality and Security

We prioritize the confidentiality and security of your information. All therapy sessions, whether in-person or online, are conducted in a manner that complies with HIPAA regulations. Our online sessions use a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing service to ensure your privacy is protected.

4. Information Sharing

Befriending You Therapy does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may only share your information in the following circumstances:

- With your explicit consent

- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests

- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our practice, our clients, or others

5. Data Protection

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include secure data storage, encrypted communications, and access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access your personal information

- Request corrections to any inaccuracies

- Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and ethical obligations)

- Request restrictions on the processing of your personal information

- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

- Email: alceballos@inerclaratherapy.com

- Phone: (562) 666-4871

By using our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.