Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Pediatric Therapy of Colorado

Effective Date: 1/1/25

 

At Pediatric Therapy of Colorado, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and website visitors, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our online services. We strictly adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations regarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI).

 

Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:*

**Personal Information:** This may include your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, insurance information, and other relevant contact details.*

**Health Information:** This may include information about your child's medical history, developmental milestones, therapy needs, and progress. This information is only collected when necessary for providing occupational therapy services.*

**Website Usage Information:** We may collect information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information for the following purposes:*

**Providing Services:** To schedule appointments, provide occupational therapy services, communicate with you about your child's care, and manage billing and insurance claims.*

**Improving Our Website:** To analyze website usage and improve the content and functionality of our site. 

**Communicating with You:** To respond to your inquiries, provide updates about our services, and send you important notices.*

**Legal Compliance:** To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA.

 

Information Sharing and DisclosureWe will not sell, rent, or share your personal or health information with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We may disclose information to:*

**Business Associates:** We may share information with business associates who perform services on our behalf, such as billing and insurance processing. These business associates are contractually obligated to protect the privacy and security of your information in accordance with HIPAA.*

**Legal Authorities:** We may disclose information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.*

**With Your Consent:** We may share information with other parties with your explicit written consent.

 

Data Security

 

We take the security of your information very seriously. We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These safeguards include:*

**Encryption:** All patient information transmitted electronically is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols, in full compliance with HIPAA regulations.*

**Secure Storage:** All patient information is stored securely on protected servers and databases.*

**Access Controls:** Access to patient information is restricted to authorized personnel only.*

**Regular Security Assessments:** We regularly assess our security measures to ensure their effectiveness.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and encourage you to review it periodically. Contact us if you have questions.

 

**HIPAA Compliance Statement:**

Pediatric Therapy of Colorado is committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations. We maintain appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). This website and its data transmission practices are designed to be HIPAA compliant.