Legal

Template notice: This policy is a starting point written in plain language. Please have it reviewed and finalized by qualified legal counsel to ensure it reflects your actual practices and complies with HIPAA, Florida law, and other applicable regulations before publishing.

Our commitment

Veridian Applied Behavior Analysis ("Veridian," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of the children and families we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or engage our services.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide, such as your name, contact details, your child's information, insurance details, and any messages submitted through our intake or contact forms.
• Health information, protected health information (PHI) collected in the course of assessment and treatment, handled in accordance with HIPAA.
• Website usage information, basic technical data such as browser type and pages visited, used to improve our site.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and coordinate intake and care;
• Verify insurance benefits and process authorizations;
• Provide, personalize, and improve our clinical services;
• Communicate with you about your child's care and our practice;
• Meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

Protected health information & HIPAA

As a healthcare provider, Veridian is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your child's protected health information. Our full Notice of Privacy Practices describes your rights and our duties regarding PHI in detail.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal or health information. We may share information only as needed to provide care and operate our practice, for example, with your insurer for authorization and billing, or with providers involved in your child's care, and as permitted or required by law.

How we protect information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information in our care. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your choices & rights

You may contact us to ask about the information we hold, request corrections, or ask questions about our privacy practices. Additional rights regarding your child's PHI are described in our Notice of Privacy Practices below.

Children's privacy

Our services involve children by their nature, and information about minors is provided by parents or legal guardians. We handle this information with heightened care and in accordance with applicable law.

Cookies & website analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics to understand how visitors use the site. You can adjust your browser settings to limit cookies; some features may not function as intended if you do.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about your child may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. (Template summary, to be finalized with counsel.)

Our responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your child's protected health information, to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI, and to follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.

How we may use and disclose health information

• For treatment, to provide and coordinate your child's care.
• For payment, to obtain authorization and bill for services.
• For healthcare operations, to run and improve our practice.
• As required by law, when disclosure is legally mandated.

Your rights regarding health information

• Request access to and a copy of your child's records;
• Request corrections to the information we hold;
• Request confidential communications;
• Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures;
• Receive a list of certain disclosures we have made;
• Receive a paper copy of this notice on request;
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights were violated.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our Notice of Privacy Practices, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

Veridian Applied Behavior Analysis
Phone: (813) 333-2696
Email: hello@veridianaba.com
Serving Pinellas County & the greater Tampa Bay area