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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Shadow & Chocolate ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, and includes our Notice of Privacy Practices as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Information We Collect
We only collect the information you voluntarily provide through our website’s contact form or email links. This may include:

  • Your name

  • Your phone number

  • Your email address

We do not collect information for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes.

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Purpose of Collection
The information you provide is used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Schedule or confirm appointments

  • Provide requested information about our services

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Sensitive & Patient Information

  • No sensitive personal health information (PHI) should be submitted through this website.

  • This site is not intended for the transmission or display of any medical records, therapy notes, or confidential patient information.

  • Please do not include any private details regarding your health history or treatment in online submissions.

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HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
As a licensed therapist, I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations. This includes:

  • Use and Disclosure of PHI: Your protected health information will only be used or disclosed for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, unless otherwise required by law or authorized by you in writing.

  • Your Rights Under HIPAA:

    • You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your health records.

    • You may request corrections to your health records if you believe they are inaccurate.

    • You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information.

    • You have the right to request confidential communications through alternative means or locations.

    • You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.

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Complaints:

  • If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint directly with me at [Your Email Address] or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint.

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Data Sharing

  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to comply with legal processes.

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Data Security

  • We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Third-Party Links

  • This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

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Your Rights

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Updates to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Contact Us

  • If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact:

Kristine Drake, LCSW

Shadowanchocolate@gmail.com

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