Privacy policy
Effective Date: 07/01/2025
The Difference Is You is committed to protecting your privacy, including your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information (such as your name, contact details, and insurance information) and protected health information (PHI) when you:
Submit a contact form
Request services
Communicate with us through email, phone, or other means
PHI refers to health information that identifies you or could be used to identify you, and that relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services.
Use of Information
We use your information to:
Provide behavioral health services, including ABA therapy
Communicate with you about your care
Coordinate with providers, insurers, or caregivers (as permitted by law)
Improve our services and website functionality
HIPAA Compliance
We comply with HIPAA regulations to ensure your health information is:
Used or disclosed only as permitted or required by law
Protected through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
Accessed only by authorized personnel who need the information to perform their duties
You have the right under HIPAA to:
Access your health records
Request amendments to your health information
Receive an accounting of disclosures
Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
Please contact us to exercise any of these rights.
No Sale of Personal Information
The Difference Is You does not sell, rent, or share your personal or health information to third parties for marketing or any commercial purposes.
Third-Party Partners
We may share limited information with third-party service providers that assist us in operations (such as billing or secure communication platforms). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and required to comply with HIPAA standards through Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
Data Security
We implement appropriate safeguards, including secure electronic systems, staff training, and restricted access protocols, to protect your information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve user experience. These tools do not collect PHI or any personally identifiable health information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:
The Difference Is You
https://thedifferenceisyouaba.com
1(201)-366-2727