1. Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide through our website, including your name, email address, telephone number, information submitted through contact forms, and information included in communications. Please do not submit sensitive medical information through a general website contact form unless specifically instructed.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, date/time, and referring website.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies. We may use third-party analytics services such as, but not limited to, Google Analytics.
How We Use Information
Information may be used to respond to inquiries, facilitate appointments, provide requested information, improve the website, maintain security, and communicate regarding services.
Protected Health Information
Information collected or maintained as part of treatment may constitute protected health information (PHI) and is subject to applicable privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices. This website Privacy Policy does not replace the HIPAA Notice.
Third-Party Services
The website may link to or integrate with scheduling, payment, patient portal, telehealth, or other third-party services. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect website information, but no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Children's Privacy
The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
2. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
How We May Use and Disclose PHI
Treatment: We may use and disclose health information to provide, coordinate, or manage healthcare. Payment: We may use and disclose information to obtain payment. Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose information for activities necessary to operate the practice and provide quality care. We may also use or disclose information when permitted or required by applicable law.
Uses Requiring Authorization
Certain uses and disclosures may require written authorization. You may revoke an authorization in writing to the extent permitted by law.
Your Rights
You generally have rights to request access or copies, request amendments, request certain restrictions, request confidential communications, receive an accounting of certain disclosures, and receive a copy of this Notice, subject to applicable legal limitations.
Our Responsibilities
We are required to maintain PHI privacy, provide this Notice, follow its terms, and provide breach notifications as required by law.
Questions or Complaints
Contact [privacy contact/email/phone]. You may also file a complaint with HHS Office for Civil Rights. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Acknowledgment
Patients will be asked to acknowledge receipt during onboarding. Acknowledgment does not constitute consent to treatment or authorization for uses/disclosures of PHI.
3. Website Terms of Use
Informational Purposes
Website information is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
No Provider-Patient Relationship
Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or accessing the website does not by itself establish a provider-patient relationship.
No Emergency Services
This website and routine electronic communications are not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies. Call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or call/text 988 for a crisis.
Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate information but do not guarantee all content is complete, accurate, or current.
Third-Party Links
Third-party links are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.
Intellectual Property
Website text, graphics, logos, photographs, and other materials may be protected by intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced or commercially used without permission.
4. Accessibility Statement
Accessibility
Align Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is committed to providing a website accessible to individuals with disabilities and strives to incorporate recognized accessibility practices.
If You Experience Difficulty
Contact us if you have difficulty accessing any portion of the website. Please identify the webpage or feature, describe the difficulty, and provide your preferred communication method. We will make reasonable efforts to assist and identify an alternative means of obtaining needed information or services.
Healthcare Services
If you require an accommodation related to healthcare services or telehealth appointments, contact our office to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Email: contact@alignpsychiatryok.com
5. Good Faith Estimate
Your Rights
Under the No Surprises Act, uninsured individuals or those who choose not to use insurance may have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected healthcare costs.
What It Is
A Good Faith Estimate provides an estimate of expected charges for scheduled healthcare services. It is not a guarantee of the final amount owed; actual charges may vary based on services ultimately provided and clinical needs.
When Provided
When required, an estimate will generally be provided during scheduling or intake within applicable legal timeframes. For ongoing care, estimates may be based on reasonably expected services and information available when prepared.
Questions
Email: contact@alignpsychiatryok.com with questions about expected costs or an estimate.
Disputes
If final billed charges are substantially higher than a Good Faith Estimate, federal law may provide a dispute process. Click here to view current official HHS dispute-resolution information.
6. Changes and Contact
We may update this policy periodically.
Questions: contact@alignpsychiatryok.com
Effective Date: August 2026