Privacy Policy

Clarity Integrative Psychiatry

Clarity Integrative Psychiatry ("Clarity," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://www.claritypsychiatry.com (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us online.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Relationship to Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and online interactions. It does not govern the protected health information (PHI) we collect and maintain as part of the treatment relationship.

The way we handle your health information as a patient is described separately in our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), provided in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If any conflict exists between this Privacy Policy and our Notice of Privacy Practices with respect to PHI, the Notice of Privacy Practices controls.

To request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, contact us using the information in Section 12.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us. When you fill out a contact form, request an intro call, email us, or otherwise communicate through the Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in your message. Please do not include detailed health information in website forms or email, as these channels are not intended for sensitive clinical communication.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

Information from third parties. We may receive information from third-party platforms we use to operate the Site and our practice, such as our website host, scheduling tools, and analytics providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests, including membership intro calls and new-patient questions;

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site;

• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it;

• Communicate with you about our services, appointments, and administrative matters;

• Protect the security and integrity of the Site; and

• Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers. With vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, email, and scheduling. These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

• Legal requirements. When required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Clarity, our patients, or others.

• Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to applicable law.

Where a service provider handles protected health information on our behalf, we enter into a Business Associate Agreement as required by HIPAA.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site is hosted on Squarespace and uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to analyze traffic. We use tools such as Google Tag Manager and associated analytics services, which may set cookies to collect usage information as described in Section 2.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as review platforms or scheduling tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information collected through the Site for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention of patient records is governed by applicable law and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided us information through the Site, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Opt out of non-essential communications by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly;

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law.

Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to confirm whether we process your information, to access or delete it, and to appeal a decision we make about your request. To exercise any of these choices, contact us using the information in Section 12, and we will respond as required by applicable law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Clarity Integrative Psychiatry 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 300 Woodstock, GA 30188

Phone: (678) 459-5493 Fax: (844) 921-0962 Email: info@claritypsychiatry.com

This Privacy Policy is provided as a general template and does not constitute legal advice. Please have it reviewed by a qualified attorney before publishing, and ensure it is consistent with your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable state law.