Wichita
 Counseling
  & Hypnotherapy
   

Effective Date: 9-30-2024

 

This Privacy Policy outlines how Wichita Hypnotherapy LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of our clients in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws of Kansas and the United States.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and sensitive health information to provide psychotherapy services, including:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, address)

• Medical history and treatment information

• Billing and payment information

• Communication records (via phone, email, text)

 

How We Collect Personal Information
We collect information directly from you through intake forms, assessments, and during therapy sessions. Information may also be gathered via communications through phone, email, text, or our website.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage psychotherapy services

• To communicate with you via phone, email, or text (including SMS)

• For billing, administrative, and record-keeping purposes

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (including HIPAA)

• To improve our services

 

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your personal data may only be shared as follows:

• With third-party service providers for administrative purposes (e.g., billing or IT services), under strict confidentiality agreements

• When required by law or legal process (e.g., court orders)

• With your explicit consent (e.g., referrals)

 

4. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Medical records are retained in accordance with state and federal regulations.

 

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to certain legal requirements)

• Withdraw consent to the use of your data at any time (where applicable)

 

To edit your personal information or make any such requests, please contact us at info@wichitahypnotherapy.com or 11841 W. ONeil St. Wichita, KS 67212.

 

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. All communications, including phone, email, and text (SMS), will be conducted in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Please note that SMS and email communications, while convenient, may not be fully secure. We will obtain your consent before communicating via these methods. If you prefer not to receive sensitive information through SMS or email, please inform us so we can use alternative methods.

 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is being used, please contact us at: info@wichitahypnotherapy.com  or 11841 W. ONeil St. Wichita, KS 67212

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