Privacy Policy
Well-Minded values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our facility and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Well-Minded of our commitment and realization of our obligation, not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Well-Minded decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from, that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option to allow the use of their information in this separate manner.
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Well-Minded does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended (and suggested) that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected. This Policy applies to Well-Minded, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.wellmindedpractice.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
- Personally identifiable information is collected during patient intake.
- Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection.
- How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared.
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
Use of Information Collected
Well-Minded does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
Disclosure of Information
Well-Minded may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
- As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant
- With other medical practices, but only with your informed consent
Security
Well-Minded works hard to protect your personal information. We employ administrative, technical, and physical security controls where appropriate, to protect your information.
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a patient or provide you with any services. Well-Minded collects various types of information, such as:
Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include:
- Cookies and third-party tracking technologies.
Information collected when becoming a patient:
- Personal Identifiable Information
- Mobile number
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for:
- Need to establish care
- Communicate with our patients via secure SMS
- To optimize website operation
- Log website visits for troubleshooting
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary.
Non-Marketing Purposes
Well-Minded greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes.
Children under the age of 13
Well-Minded’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All patients of Well-Minded have the option opt-out of receiving SMS messages from Well-Minded.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Well-Minded does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by Well-Minded.
Notice to European Union Users
Well-Minded’s operations are located in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email address: [email protected]