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Privacy Policy

The welcoming and professional office at Davenport Psychology in Sarasota, FL, where clients receive expert therapy and counseling.

Davenport Psychology- Privacy Policy

Website Privacy Policy

Our website address is: https://davenportpsychology.com. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect information related to your use of our website. For details regarding the privacy of your clinical health information, please review our “HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices” section below.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your computer. For example, if you visit our login page, a temporary cookie determines if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. You can accept or decline cookies—most web browsers accept them by default, but you can modify your settings to decline cookies if you wish.

Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. For users who register (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in your user profile.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to erase it. This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and rights in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and current federal law.

I. Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations

With your written consent, we may use or disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: Coordinating, managing, or providing health care and related services, such as consulting with another health care provider.
  • Payment: Obtaining reimbursement for your health care, including billing and collections.
  • Health Care Operations: Activities necessary to support our practice, such as quality assessment, accreditation, or administrative oversight.

II. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization

We will obtain your explicit written authorization before using or disclosing your information for any purpose not covered above. This includes “Psychotherapy Notes,” which are subject to heightened protection under HIPAA. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

III. Uses and Disclosures Without Your Consent or Authorization

In certain circumstances, HIPAA and Florida law allow or require disclosure of your information without consent, such as:

  • Child Abuse: Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Adult and Domestic Abuse: Reporting suspected abuse of vulnerable adults.
  • Health Oversight: Responding to audits or reviews by health agencies.
  • Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: Responding to court orders or subpoenas.
  • Serious Threat to Health or Safety: If necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat of harm to yourself or others.
  • Workers’ Compensation: To comply with state law for worker’s compensation claims.
  • Breach of Unsecured PHI: We are required by law to notify you (and federal authorities) of any breach of your unsecured health information.

IV. Your Rights as a Patient

You have the right to:

  • Request Restrictions: Ask us to restrict certain uses or disclosures—though we may not always be able to accommodate your request.
  • Confidential Communications: Request communication through alternative means or locations.
  • Inspect and Copy: Review and receive a copy of your health records (including electronic copies).
  • Amend: Request corrections to your health information.
  • Accounting of Disclosures: Receive a list (accounting) of times we have disclosed your information, except for certain routine disclosures.
  • Notification of Breaches: Be notified in the event of any breach involving your unsecured PHI.
  • Paper Copy: Request a physical copy of this notice at any time.

V. Questions, Concerns, or Complaints

If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact our office at 941-702-2457. You can also submit a written complaint to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate in any way for filing a complaint.

For additional information regarding the most current HIPAA policies, please see the official guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

This policy is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in law and best practices in privacy and psychological care. If you have any questions about how your privacy is protected at Davenport Psychology, please contact us directly.