Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 1, 2025Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal and health information.
HIPAA Compliance
As a physician providing healthcare services, I comply fully with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your health information is protected under federal law. You will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices at your first appointment that provides detailed information about how your health information may be used and disclosed.
Information I Collect
When you become a patient, I collect:
Personal identification information (name, address, phone, email)
Health history and current health information
Information about your treatment and progress
Billing and insurance information (if applicable)
How I Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively for:
Providing your treatment
Communicating with you about appointments and care
Billing purposes (if applicable)
Legal requirements (such as responding to court orders)
Coordinating with other healthcare providers when you provide authorization
Information Security
I maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information:
Secure, encrypted storage of electronic records
Limited access to information (only I and essential administrative staff)
Secure video platform for remote sessions
HIPAA-compliant handling of all paperwork and communications
Information Sharing
I will not share your information without your written authorization except:
When legally required (court orders, mandated reporting of abuse)
In medical emergencies where your safety is at risk
To coordinate care with other providers when you've authorized this
I do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your health records
Request corrections to your records
Request restrictions on use of your information
Receive an accounting of disclosures
Receive confidential communications
File a complaint if you believe your privacy has been violated
Website Information
This website does not use tracking cookies or collect browsing data. Any information you submit through contact forms is transmitted securely and used only to respond to your inquiry.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance of updated policy.
Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me at 203-940-2995 or pwgmd@drgardnerhypnosis.com.