At Behavioral Health Notes, we prioritize safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the mechanisms by which we gather, process, and disclose data through our platform. Utilizing the services of BehavioralHealthNotes.com signifies your agreement to the policies outlined herein.

Behavioral Health Notes diligently adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and Part 2 of 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). We've instituted proper administrative, technical, and physical measures to maintain the confidentiality and security of Personal Health Information (PHI). We must clarify, however, that we do not collect, hold, or transmit PHI in any manner.

Data is collected voluntarily from users when they register for our services, including but not limited to name, email, and contact number. Additionally, data may be collected about the device you use to access our services, its operating system, and its IP address, facilitated by cookies and similar tracking technologies.

The data we collect serves to enhance and personalize your user experience, improve our services, and facilitate communication. Additionally, aggregated, anonymous data may be generated for research and analytical objectives.

Behavioral Health Notes pledges not to disclose personally identifiable information to third parties. An exception is made for anonymous, aggregated data shared for research. Information may also be disclosed in compliance with legal requirements such as subpoenas or court orders.

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized interference, misuse, or exposure. Despite our best efforts, complete security cannot be guaranteed.

Your data is retained for the duration necessary for provision of our services and as mandated by law. Upon your explicit request, or once the data has fulfilled its purpose, it will be deleted.

Data gathered may be stored or processed on systems located outside your jurisdiction, governed by laws that might differ from those of your locality. Users located outside the United States who provide information consent to the transfer and processing of data within the United States.

Our platform may feature links to external sites not operated by Behavioral Health Notes. We urge you to review the terms and privacy policies of these external websites, as we hold no control or responsibility over their content or privacy practices.

Behavioral Health Notes does not intentionally collect personal information from individuals below the age of 13. Should you believe that a minor has provided such information, please contact us promptly.

There is no legal compulsion to provide any information while using our platform. However, withholding certain information may inhibit the functioning of some features or services.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be announced on our platform to keep our users informed.

Last update:  June 5, 2023.