Privacy Policy for Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST)
Introduction:
Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy is a pediatric outpatient clinic. We offer speech and occupational therapies. We are offering this privacy policy specifically in reference to the SMS option we provide as a company to provide additional methods of communication to our families.
Types of Information Collected:
Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST) collects your email, phone number, name and additional information that you provide us to further assist you in the therapeutic process. We collect your information through our website and phone solely for the purpose of moving through the therapeutic process.
Method of Information Collection:
Your data can be collected via email, phone, fax or with a completed contact form via our website.
Purpose of Data Collection:
The purpose of the data collection is to provide continuity of care if phone and email methods are unavailable. It will only be used to assist the therapeutic process, provide continuity of care, help with provision of services, or to get vital information as needed. If you have consented to receive text messages from Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST) you may receive text messages related to appointment reminders, meetings, and follow-up on cases. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequencies may vary.
Data Security Measures:
All systems used are backed by enhanced security features. Most systems we use have a HIPPA compliant feature to provide unauthorized access and misuse. Only authorized officials with the Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST) team have access to patient information and only utilize said information within our systems used by our offices.
Data Sharing:
Data is only shared within our office for official purposes. The only third parties that may receive the information are solely to support the official business initiated for the continuation fo care in our office. Your information only is shared with our office and office personnel and is not otherwise disseminated outside of the systems we use to move patients through the therapeutic process. Patient data not will be shared with third parties with a medical release to continue provision of services. We are required to keep your data for seven years, but upon written request or discharge we will no longer actively use said data. Message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply. Please contact our office with any questions at 678-948-6632. The SMS opt in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
User Rights:
Customers reserve the right to remove themselves from the SMS communications. Text "START" to 678-948-6632 to opt-in to text messages from Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST). Text "HELP" to 678-948-6632 for assistance, and reply “STOP” to 678-948-6632 to opt-out. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
SMS Terms And Conditions
SMS For Consent Communication
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST) you may receive text messages related to appointment reminders, meetings, and follow-up on cases. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequencies may vary.
For Example: Hello Thank you for contacting Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST), how can we help you? Reply “Stop” to opt-out at any time. Message and data rates may apply, for assistance, text “Help" or visit our https://www.giftedintegrativespeechtherapy.com/privacypolicy for our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Message Frequency:
Our SMS message frequency will be from 5-6 text messages daily across all users.
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging: Many carriers charge a fee for each message sent or received. This can vary depending on the carrier's pricing structure and whether the message is sent domestically or internationally.
Opt-In Method: Customer will Opt-In for SMS messaging from Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST) through the website under “Contact Us” located at (https://www.giftedintegrativespeechtherapy.com/contact-us), this agreement for SMS will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Opt-out: Customer will be able to opt out of SMS messaging from Gifted Integrative Speech Therapy (GIST) by replying “STOP” at any time to any received SMS message, once opted-out they will receive no further SMS communication. They can Opt back In at any time by replying “START.”
Standard Messaging Disclosures:
Message and data rates may apply. Messaging frequency may vary. You can opt out at any time by texting 'STOP.' For assistance, text 'HELP' or visit our https://www.giftedintegrativespeechtherapy.com/privacypolicy.
Contact Information:
Please contact our office with any questions at 678-948-6632 or email us at gist.therapy@gmail.com.