PRIVACY POLICY

**Privacy Policy** **Effective Date:** May 6, 2025 This Privacy Policy describes how Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users ("you" or "users") who visit our website, www.slpsychiatry.com (the "Website"). It also addresses our obligations and your rights regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). **Our Commitment to Your Privacy and HIPAA Compliance** At Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information and your Protected Health Information (PHI). **We want to clearly state that we do not share your personal information with any third parties for their marketing or any other purposes, except as required by law.** We are also committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations regarding your PHI. **Information We May Collect** We may collect the following types of information from you when you use our Website: * **Information You Provide Directly:** This may include your name, email address, phone number, or any other information you voluntarily submit through forms on our Website, such as contact forms or when signing up for newsletters. * **Automatically Collected Information:** When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. **Information We May Collect That is Considered Protected Health Information (PHI):** In the course of providing mental health services, we may collect information about you that constitutes PHI. This may include, but is not limited to: * Your medical history and current conditions. * Your mental health diagnoses and treatment plans. * Records of your therapy sessions and medications. * Billing and payment information related to your healthcare. **How We Use Your Information** We may use the collected information for the following purposes: * To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support. * To send you information you have requested, such as newsletters or updates. * To improve our Website and user experience. * To analyze website usage and trends. * To detect and prevent fraud or other illegal activities. * To comply with applicable laws and regulations. **How We Use and Disclose Your Protected Health Information (PHI):** We will only use and disclose your PHI as permitted or required by HIPAA. These uses and disclosures may include: * **For Treatment:** To provide you with mental health care and related services. This may involve sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, with your consent. * **For Payment:** To bill and collect payment for the services we provide to you. This may involve sharing information with your insurance company or other payers. * **For Healthcare Operations:** To support our business activities, such as quality assessment, staff training, and administrative functions. * **As Required by Law:** We may disclose your PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law. * **Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures:** HIPAA permits certain other uses and disclosures of PHI, such as for public health activities, research, and law enforcement purposes, under specific circumstances. **Information Sharing - We Do Not Share with Third Parties** **We want to reiterate that we do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third-party organizations for their own marketing or commercial purposes.** The only exceptions to this are the Service Providers and Legal Requirements outlined below. * **Service Providers:** We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., website hosting, analytics). These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose than to provide the services we have requested. * **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order. * **Protection of Our Rights:** We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies** We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. You can typically manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Website. **Data Security Regarding Non-PHI:** We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information (that is not PHI) collected through our website from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. **Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information (PHI):** Under HIPAA, you have certain rights regarding your PHI, including: * **The right to access and obtain a copy of your PHI.** * **The right to request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.** * **The right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.** * **The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.** * **The right to receive a notice of our privacy practices (this Privacy Policy serves as a part of that notice for website interactions, but you will receive a more comprehensive HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices separately).** * **The right to receive communications of your PHI by alternative means or at alternative locations.** * **The right to file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.** **Children's Privacy** Our Website is intended for a general audience, including those 12 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 12 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under the age of 12 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information. **Changes to This Privacy Policy** We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. **Contact Us** If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, including HIPAA compliance, please contact us at: Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness 101 N Fort Lane Suite 105A Layton, UT 84041 Email: admin@slpsychiatry.com Phone: 801 332 9201 **Interaction with Our Website and HIPAA:** Please note that this website privacy policy primarily addresses information collected through our website. The privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) obtained during the course of your treatment at Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness is governed by our comprehensive HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which you will receive separately. To the extent that information collected through this website becomes part of your PHI, it will be protected in accordance with HIPAA. **Important Disclaimer:** This combined policy provides an overview of our privacy practices and HIPAA obligations related to our website. Our complete HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which you will receive separately, provides detailed information about how we handle your PHI and your rights under HIPAA. Please refer to that document for a comprehensive understanding of your HIPAA rights and our obligations. By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 3, 2025

1. Website Purpose and Content

This Site is intended to provide general information about our mental health services, educational resources, and contact information. No content on this Site constitutes medical advice or creates a provider-client relationship. For clinical needs or emergencies, contact your healthcare provider directly or call 911.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and have the capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—such as text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and downloadable materials—is the property of Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness or is licensed to us and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Site without our prior written consent.

4. User Responsibilities

By using this Site, you agree:
- Not to use the Site for unlawful or harmful purposes
- Not to submit false or misleading information through contact forms or appointment systems
- Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or interfere with its functioning

5. Disclaimer of Medical Advice

The content on this Site is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Do not disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of information found on this Site.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described therein.

7. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or control those websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

8. Appointment Scheduling and Contact Forms

Submitting an appointment request or contact form does not create a provider-client relationship. We do our best to respond in a timely manner but do not guarantee availability or acceptance of all appointment requests.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Site.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Salt Lake Psychiatry and Wellness
101 N Fort Lane, Suite 105A
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: (801) 332-9201
Email: admin@slpsychiatry.com