Privacy Policy

[BRIGHT SPARK ABA PLLC] - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2025

Introduction

[BRIGHT SPARK ABA PLLC] is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information, including your protected health information (PHI), in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your PHI, as well as your rights regarding your health information. 

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

PHI is any information that could be used to identify you, such as your name, address, date of birth, medical record number, or other unique identifiers, and that relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition. 

How We Collect and Use Your Information

• For Treatment:
  We use your PHI to provide you with therapy services, which may include diagnosis, counseling, and treatment planning. 

• For Payment:
  We may disclose your PHI to your insurance company or other payers to process claims and obtain payment for services rendered. 

• For Healthcare Operations:
  We may use and disclose your PHI to support our practice operations, such as billing, quality assurance, and marketing (with your consent). 

• Email and Online Communication:
  When communicating via email or other online platforms, we will use reasonable security measures to protect your PHI, including encryption and secure storage. We will also obtain your consent before using email or other online methods to communicate PHI. 

• Third-Party Service Providers:
  We may use third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, email providers) to assist with our practice operations. We will ensure that these providers have a business associate agreement (BAA) with us to protect your PHI. 

Your Rights Under HIPAA

• Right to Access:
  You have the right to request access to your PHI, except for psychotherapy notes, and to obtain copies of that information. 

• Right to Request Restrictions:
  You can request that we limit the use and disclosure of your PHI. 

• Right to Request Confidential Communications:
  You can request that we communicate with you in a specific manner, such as by phone or in a secure location. 

• Right to Request Amendments:
  You can request that we amend your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete. 

• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
  You can request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us. 

• Right to File a Complaint:
  If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 

Security Measures

• We have implemented security measures to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

• These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption, secure storage, and access controls.

• We will promptly notify you of any security breaches that compromise your PHI. 

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Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or your rights under HIPAA, please contact us at: [BRIGHT SPARK ABA PLLC], (469) 200-0177, and support@brightsparkaba.com

Disclaimer

This privacy policy is subject to change. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and provide notice to you if necessary.