Privacy Policy

Stone Path Therapy LLC Privacy Policy [Effective March 31st, 2025]

1. Introduction

Stone Path Therapy is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state and federal laws. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. HIPAA Compliance
Stone Path Therapy adheres to HIPAA regulations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your protected health information (PHI). PHI includes any information that identifies you and relates to your health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services.

Your Rights Under HIPAA:

You have the right to access and obtain copies of your PHI.
You have the right to request corrections to your PHI.
You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
You have the right to receive a list of disclosures made about your PHI.
You have the right to request confidential communications.
You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated.

For more details about your HIPAA rights, please refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices provided during intake.

3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, date of birth, contact details, insurance information, and emergency contacts.
Health Information: Diagnosis, treatment plans, session notes, and communications related to your care.
Payment Information: Insurance details, billing history, and financial transactions related to services.
Website Data: When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited for security and analytics purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

Treatment: To provide therapy services, coordinate care, and communicate with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Payment: To process insurance claims, verify coverage, and manage billing.
Healthcare Operations: To ensure quality improvement, comply with legal requirements, and manage our practice.
Communication: To send appointment reminders, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant updates.

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

5. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate measures to secure your personal and health information, including:

Encryption of electronic records
Secure client portals and electronic health record (EHR) systems
Strict access controls and staff training on privacy policies
Compliance with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals as required by law.

6. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your PHI in the following circumstances:

With your written consent for coordination of care.
To your insurance provider for billing and claims processing.
When required by law, court order, or public health authorities.
In cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or harm to self or others, as mandated by state law.
To business associates (e.g., billing services) under strict confidentiality agreements.

7. Virtual Therapy Considerations
As a fully virtual practice, we take additional steps to protect your confidentiality:

We use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms for video sessions.
We recommend using a private and secure internet connection for sessions.
We will never record or share virtual sessions without explicit consent.

8. Your Choices & Rights
You may:

Request access to your records.
Update or correct your personal information.
Withdraw consent for certain uses or disclosures.
Request to restrict communication methods.
File a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Stone Path Therapy
taylor@stonepaththerapy.com
612-444-2186

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Stone Path Therapy
taylor@stonepaththerapy.com

612-444-2186