Daisy Jeong Pyun, LCSW92739

This Notice describes how medical and mental health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

 ⚪This Privacy Policy outlines how Binding Up Therapy ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, www.bindingup.com, or engage in our services as a licensed clinical social worker in California. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected.

⚪ Information We Collect:

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Address

• Any information you provide when booking an appointment or contacting us via the website

We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and access times, to analyze trends and improve the functionality of our website.

⚪ Use of Information The information we collect is used to:

• Provide therapy services and respond to inquiries

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Send occasional updates, newsletters, or other communications, if you have opted in to receive them

⚪ Confidentiality of Therapy-Related Information As a licensed clinical social worker, I am bound by the laws and ethical standards regarding the confidentiality of client information. Any information you share during therapy sessions is confidential and will not be disclosed without your consent, except in situations required by law, such as:

• If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others

• Suspected child abuse or elder abuse

• Court orders or subpoenas

⚪Third-Party Sharing We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website or providing services, as long as those parties agree to keep your information confidential and comply with privacy regulations.

⚪Data Security We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes using secure technology and protocols for transmitting and storing data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

⚪ Cookies Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain features of our website.

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⚪Your Rights Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you have the following rights regarding your protected health information (PHI):

• Right to Access Your Records: You have the right to view or obtain copies of your health and therapy records. We will provide access to your records within 30 days of your request.

• Right to Request Corrections: If you believe any information in your records is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that it be amended.

• Right to Request Confidential Communications: You can request that we contact you in specific ways (e.g., via phone or email) or send communications to a specific address.

• Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request limitations on how your health information is used or shared. While we are not always required to agree to these requests, we will review and consider them.

• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of the times we have shared your health information for up to six years prior to the date of your request.

• Right to a Copy of this Notice: You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time.

• Right to Choose a Representative: If you have appointed someone as your healthcare representative, they can exercise your rights and make decisions about your health information.

• Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Filing a complaint will not affect the care you receive.

⚪ Your Choices In certain situations, you have the right to control how your information is shared. You can tell us to:

• Share information with family or friends involved in your care.

• Share information in case of a disaster relief effort.

• Communicate with you regarding appointments or reminders.

If you cannot share your preferences with us (e.g., if you are unconscious), we may still share your information if we believe it is in your best interest.

⚪How We May Use and Disclose Information We are permitted or required to use and disclose your health information in the following ways:

• For Treatment: We may use your health information to provide you with treatment or share it with other professionals involved in your care.

• For Payment: We may use or share your health information to bill for services provided and receive payment from insurers or other payers.

• For Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your information to operate and improve our practice, ensure quality care, and contact you when necessary.

⚪Other disclosures may be made without your explicit authorization in the following situations:

• When Required by Law: We will share your information as required by federal, state, or local laws.

• For Public Health and Safety: We may disclose your information to prevent or control disease, injury, or disability.

• For Abuse or Neglect Reporting: We may report any suspected cases of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect as required by law.

• For Legal Proceedings: We may disclose your information in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal processes.

• For Law Enforcement Purposes: We may release your information to law enforcement if required by law or in response to a legal request.

• To Prevent a Serious Threat: We may use or share your information if necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or the health or safety of others.

⚪Our Responsibilities

• We are required by law to protect your health information and maintain its confidentiality.

• We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that compromises the privacy or security of your health information.

• We will not use or share your information other than as described in this notice unless you provide written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time.

⚪Changes to This Notice We reserve the right to change this Notice and make the new provisions effective for all protected health information we maintain. Any changes to this Notice will be posted on our website and made available to you upon request.

⚪ Complaints If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Contact Information If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

 

Offiice for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll-Free: 1-877-696-6775
Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr