At PsychiatryOC, your privacy and trust are important to us. We provide two separate privacy policies to address how we handle your information—both online and in the course of clinical care:
1. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
This policy explains how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI)as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It also outlines your rights regarding your health records, including how to access or amend them, and how to file a privacy complaint.
2. Website Privacy Policy
This policy describes the information we collect through our website—such as names, emails, or general analytics data—and how that information is used, protected, and stored. It also advises users not to submit sensitive medical information through website forms.
3. Opt-in Policy
“SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party and affiliate company for marketing purposes.”
If you have questions about either policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
PsychiatryOC
3620 Birch Street, Suite 210
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949.207.6775
Email: info (at) psychiatryOC.com
SMS Terms & Conditions
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from PsychiatryOC, you may receive conversational text messages related to the following (provide specific examples):
- Appointment reminders
- Follow-up messages
- Billing inquiries
Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with Dr. [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [X] SMS messages per week related to your [appointments/billing, etc.]
Example:
“Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status.”
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Psychiatry in the following ways:
- Verbally, during a conversation
- By submitting an online form
- By filling out a paper form
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (insert the link)
Additional Options:
- If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
- Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt-out at any time by texting “STOP.”
- For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms and Conditions] pages.
- Message frequency may vary
If you have questions about either policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
PsychiatryOC
3620 Birch Street, Suite 210
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949.207.6775
Email: info (at) psychiatryOC.com