Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 10, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
The Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders ("Center," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.centerforadd-az.com or receive services at our facility located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
We understand the sensitive nature of mental health and neurological information and take our obligations under applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), very seriously. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Complete forms on our website
- Register as a patient
- Schedule appointments
- Contact us with inquiries
- Sign up for newsletters or other communications
This information may include:
- Name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Date of birth
- Emergency contact information
- Insurance information, when applicable
- Medical history and current medications
- Diagnostic information
- Results from assessments, evaluations, and testing
Website Usage Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times
- Pages viewed
- Other browsing activity
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Develop and personalize treatment plans
- Communicate with you about appointments, services, and related matters
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our patients, staff, or the public
4. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We understand the importance of confidentiality in mental health treatment. We maintain all patient information in strict confidence and do not disclose your personal information outside of our practice without your knowledge or consent except in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We will share your information with third parties when we have your written consent to do so.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.
- Health and Safety: We may disclose information when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another person or the public.
- Business Transfers: If our practice is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to your information to perform services on our behalf (such as IT services, maintenance, or data analytics). These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We maintain all patient records in secure, locked facilities and limit access to authorized personnel only. We do not utilize electronic health records systems, instead maintaining physical records that are subject to strict confidentiality protocols.
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. A cookie is a small piece of data that our website stores on your computer and accesses each time you visit. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Preference Cookies: Enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
7. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS
Access and Control of Your Information
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access, update, or delete your information
- The right to correct any inaccurate information
- The right to object to the processing of your information
- The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information
To exercise these rights, please submit a written request to the contact information provided below.
Communication Preferences
You can stop receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting us using the information below.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us so that we can delete the information.
For patients under 18 years of age, we follow all applicable laws regarding parental consent and minor privacy protections.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
The Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders
10229 N. 92nd Street
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-609-1798
Email: info@centerforadd-az.com