Select Psychiatry – SMS/Text Communication Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 27, 2024
Updated: January 8th, 2025
1. Introduction
Select Psychiatry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you sign up for and use our SMS/Text communication services.
The information (561-922-6713) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information: Includes your name, phone number, and other identifiable information.
Communications Data: Any information you provide via SMS/Text messages, including but not limited to appointment details, inquiries, and feedback.
3. Use of Information
We use the collected information to:
- Send appointment reminders and confirmations.
- Provide updates about your care and treatment.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing SMS/Text communication services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our patients.
5. Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or via SMS/Text can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Your Choices
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving SMS/Text communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the messages or by contacting us directly.
Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information by contacting us.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date above.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at 561-922-6713.