Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Shawn James, LCSW, P.C. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit our website or inquire about our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when you communicate with us or fill out forms on our website.

2. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

3. Health Information: If you become a client, we will collect and maintain protected health information (PHI) as required for your treatment. This information is subject to additional protections under HIPAA and is not collected through our website.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services.

2. To improve and maintain our website and services.

3. To comply with legal obligations.

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Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.

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Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

1. Access the personal information we hold about you.

2. Request correction of any inaccurate information.

3. Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.

4. Opt-out of any future contacts from us.

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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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

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HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, we are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information and to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected health information. If you become a client, you will receive our Notice of Privacy Practices, which provides more detailed information about how we protect and use your health information.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

shawnjamessj@yahoo.com

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Last updated: 11/15/2024