Privacy Policy

Visitors to Our Websites

Like most website operators, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center collects non-personally identifying information typically provided by web browsers and servers, including browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. The purpose of Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center collecting this non-personally identifying information is to gain insights into how site visitors use the website. 

From time to time, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center may share non-personally identifying information in an aggregate form (for example, to publish reports on site usage patterns). 

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center also gathers information that may potentially be personally identifying, such as Internet Protocol addresses for users who log into the site or leave comments on the site’s blog pages. This information is disclosed only in the same circumstances as personally identifying information (described below), except when commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed to the site administrators where the comments are left. 

Collection of Sensitive Information

When we collect sensitive information, it is encrypted and transmitted securely. The quote’s the beginning of the web address indicates a secure transmission of information. We also take steps to secure your information offline, limiting access to only those employees who require it for job-related purposes. The computers storing such information are kept in a secure environment as safeguarding your information is our priority.

Additionally, the security of your information also relies on your usage of the site. We strongly advise users to exercise caution when providing information in public areas of the site. 

It’s worth noting that while we strive to protect your information, no online transmission is guaranteed to be 100% secure at all times. While we endeavor to protect your data, you acknowledge that the security and privacy limitations of the internet are beyond our control, and any data shared between you and us through this site may be viewed and tampered with by third parties during transit. 

Links to Other Sites

Our website may feature links to external sites not operated by us. Therefore, we encourage you to review their privacy policies as well. We do not control, take responsibility for, or influence how they handle your data or personally identifying information.

Collection of Log Data

We collect log data, which includes information your browser sends whenever you use our site or services. This may encompass your IP address, browser version, visited pages, time spent on each page, and date of your site visit, along with other statistics. 

Collection of Personally Identifying Information

Some visitors to the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center website choose to interact with us in ways that necessitate the collection of personally identifying information. The extent and type of information collected depend on the nature of the interaction. For instance, visitors who sign up may be asked to provide an email address. Furthermore, individuals engaging directly with Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center may provide personal and financial information to facilitate transactions. In such cases, we only collect information that is necessary to complete specific functions or interactions. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center does not disclose personally identifying information except as described below, and visitors can always opt not to provide personally identifying information, understanding that such refusal may limit their ability to engage in certain website activities. 

Aggregation of Statistical Information

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center may collect statistical information regarding site visitor behavior for analysis purposes. Such information may be publicly displayed or shared with others. However, personally identifying information is not disclosed beyond what is described below. 

Use of Cookies

Cookies are strings of technical information stored by websites on visitors; computers and shared with the website each time the visitor accesses it. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center uses cookies to track and identify visitors using the site, as well as to track their preferences. Visitors who prefer not to have cookies on their computers can adjust their browser settings to refuse cookies. However, certain features of our site may not function optimally without cookies. 

Advertising Partners and Cookies

Advertisements on our websites may be provided by advertising partners and may utilize cookies. These cookies enable the ad server to identify your computer and compile information about its users, allowing for targeted advertisements deemed most relevant to you. This privacy policy covers Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center’s use of cookies but not that of any advertising partners. 

Transfer of Business

In the unlikely event that Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center is acquired by a third party or under goes substantial asset transfer, user information, including website user information, maybe considered an asset and transferred to the third party. By using our site, you acknowledge the potential occurrence of such a transfer and that any use of your information by the third party would adhere to the policies outlined herein. 

Protection of Particular Personally Identifying Information

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center only discloses potentially personally identifying and personally identifying information to employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations that: (i)require such information to process it on behalf of or provide services available at Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center websites; and (ii) have agreed not to disclose it to others. 

Consent to Transfer Information

By utilizing Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center websites, you consent to the transfer of your information to employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center does not sell personally identifying or potentially personally identifying information to anyone. Apart from what is described above, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center only discloses potentially personally identifying and personally identifying information in response to a subpoena, court order, or other governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center, third parties, or the public. 

Users who have registered for Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center’s website and provided their email addresses may receive emails regarding new features, feedback requests, or general updates about Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center takes all reasonably necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use, access, or destruction of potentially identifying information and personally identifying information. 

Notice of Patient Privacy Practices

This notice outlines how information about you and your treatment may be utilized and disclosed, as well as how you can access this information. Please review it carefully. 

This organization is obligated by law to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of your health information and provide notice of its legal duties and privacy practices regarding your health information. Additionally, please respect the privacy of others you may encounter during treatment. 

Information concerning your healthcare, including payment for healthcare, is safeguarded by federal laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPPA”)and the Confidentiality Law. Under these laws, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center may not disclose that you attend the program to individuals outside Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center except as permitted by federal law. 

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center must obtain your written consent before disclosing your information for payment processes. Similarly, written consent is typically required before sharing information for treatment purposes or healthcare operations. However, federal law permits Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center to disclose information without your written permission in specific circumstances outlined in the notice. 

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center collects health information about you and maintains it in an electronic health record. While the medical record is owned by Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center, certain information within it belongs to you. HIPAA requires our agency to uphold the privacy of your medical record, restricting any uses or disclosures of information to the minimum necessary for the intended purpose.

Information relating to your treatment is also protected by federal regulations governing drug and alcohol treatment, known as 42 CFR Part 2. These regulations safeguard the confidentiality of information related to the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any individual in a drug or alcohol treatment program. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center may not disclose treatment records without your written consent, except in limited circumstances outlined in 42 CFR Part 2. 

At Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center, we request your written consent to disclose treatment information for various purposes, such as sharing information with other medical providers or obtaining payment from insurance providers. We do not disclose your treatment information for these purposes without your written consent, except as permitted by 42 CFR Part 2. 

You have certain rights regarding your health information under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2,including the right to access, amend, and request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information. Additionally, you have the right to receive an accounting of disclosures made by us regarding your health information, among other rights outlined in the notice. You can also file complaints if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, both with us and with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. 

Your Health Information Use Choices

For certain health information, you can inform us of your preferences regarding its disclosure. If you have specific preferences for how we share your information in certain situations, please communicate them to us, and we will accommodate your requests to the extent feasible. 

In cases where you are unable to express your preferences, we may share your information if we believe it is in your best interest or necessary to mitigate a serious and imminent threat to health or safety. However, we will not share your information without your written permission for marketing purposes, the sale of your information, or most sharing of psychotherapy notes. 

Uses and Disclosures With Your Authorization

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center will not use or disclose your personal health information without your written authorization, except as permitted by law. Your authorization can be revoked at any time, except to the extent that we have acted in reliance on it. However, there are circumstances outlined in the law where we may use or disclose your PHI without your authorization, such as for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or as required by law. 

Changes to This Online Privacy Policy

Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion. We encourage visitors to review this page regularly for updates. Your continued use of this site after any changes to this Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of those changes. 

Changes to This Notice of Privacy Practices

We reserve the right to revise this Notice of Privacy Practices and make new provisions effective for all information maintained by us, including information created or received before the modification date. We will provide all current and future clients with a copy of the revised Notice of Privacy Practices in the event of changes to our privacy practices. 

Complaints Regarding Privacy Practices

Complaints about this Notice of Privacy Practices and the handling of your health information should be directed to our Compliance Manager. If you are dissatisfied with how we handle a complaint, you may file a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. 

Contact Us

If you have questions about our policies, please reach out to us at [email protected]