Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Growth & Recovery Counseling is committed to protecting your privacy and
safeguarding your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and engage in our
services.
1. Protected Health Information (PHI)
As a mental health practice, we are required by law to maintain the privacy and security
of your Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA). This includes information that identifies you and relates to
your health care or payment for health care.
We will not use or share your PHI except as described in this policy, our Notice of
Privacy Practices, or as permitted or required by law.
2. Information We Collect
When you use our website or services, we may collect the following types of
information:
• Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, or other details you provide when
contacting us, requesting an appointment, or filling out forms.
• Health Information: If you submit health-related details through secure forms or patient
portals.
• Website Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as IP address, browser type,
and pages visited, collected through cookies or analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
• Schedule and manage appointments.
• Respond to your inquiries.
• Provide mental health services.
• Process billing and insurance claims.
• Improve our website and client experience.
• Communicate important updates, with your consent.
4. How We Protect Your Information
• All electronic health records are stored in secure, HIPAA-compliant systems.
• Access to PHI is limited to authorized staff only.
• Our website uses encryption and security measures to protect any data you submit.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share information only as needed for:
• Treatment (e.g., coordinating care with another provider at your request).
• Payment (e.g., submitting claims to insurance).
• Healthcare operations (e.g., internal quality improvement).
• Legal requirements (e.g., when mandated by law, such as risk of harm situations).
6. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to improve user experience.
These do not collect personal health information. You may disable cookies in your
browser settings.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Request a copy of your health records.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Request restrictions on how we use or share your information.
• Receive a list of certain disclosures we have made of your information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy
practices of these external websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this
page with a new “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact us:
Growth & Recovery Counseling
8225 FL-54, New Port Richey, FL 34655
(813) 575-0570
[email protected]