Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** 01/01/2018
Bright Path Therapy and Wellness Center (BPTW Center) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us through our website and services.
Information We Collect
1. **Personal Information**
We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Other information you choose to share when contacting us or booking services
2. **Non-Personal Information**
We may collect non-identifiable information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of your visit
3. **Protected Health Information (PHI)**
As a psychotherapy practice, we may collect sensitive health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This information is protected and will only be used as permitted by law.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Provide psychotherapy services
- Respond to your inquiries
- Schedule appointments
- Process payments for services rendered
- Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
How We Protect Your Information
We take the following measures to protect your personal and health information:
- Secure servers and encryption methods to store sensitive data
- Limited access to your information, restricted to authorized personnel only
- Regular monitoring and updates to our security protocols
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information:
- With service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., billing platforms), only to the extent necessary.
- When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- To protect your health or safety in emergency situations.
Your Rights
Under HIPAA and applicable state laws, you have the right to:
- Access your records
- Request corrections to your records
- Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise these rights, please contact us at shallyv@bptwcenter.com or 833-786-8243 .
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may limit some features of our site.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
Bright Path Therapy and Wellness Center
5501 Merchants View Square, #719, Haymarket, VA 20169
Email: shallyv@bptwcenter.com
Office: 833-786-8243
Thank you for trusting us with your care and personal information.