Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/18/2025

Approach IOP values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information, including any health-related data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, ApproachIOP.com.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details if you fill out a form or contact us.
Protected Health Information (PHI): If you provide health-related information via forms or messaging, we treat it as PHI and protect it under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other usage details through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
Facilitate scheduling and patient communication
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyze website traffic and trends
Comply with HIPAA and other legal requirements

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal or health information.

3. HIPAA Compliance & Protection of PHI

As a healthcare provider, Approach IOP complies with HIPAA regulations to protect your PHI. We:

Use secure, HIPAA-compliant communication methods where applicable.
Limit access to PHI to authorized personnel only.
Follow strict security protocols to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

Your HIPAA Rights

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

Request access to your PHI
Request corrections to your health records
Restrict certain disclosures of PHI
Receive an accounting of PHI disclosures
File a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@approachiop.com

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. These tools do not collect PHI. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

5. Third-Party

Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, online scheduling tools) to improve website performance. If these services collect information, they are subject to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal and health information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your HIPAA rights, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@approachiop.com

If you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated, you can also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa.