Privacy Policy

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Protected Health Information (PHI): Includes any information about your health, treatment, or payment that can be used to identify you, such as your name, date of birth, contact details, medical history, and mental health information.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Provide clinical mental health services
• Schedule appointments and communicate with you
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Process payments or insurance claims
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Mobile Opt in, SMS consent and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.  

HIPAA Compliance
We are fully compliant with HIPAA and are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). We do not share your PHI without your written consent, except as permitted or required by law.  All electronic health records and communications are secured through HIPAA-compliant systems.

PRIVACY POLICY REGARDING TELEPHONE AND TEXTING

Ring Central is the company used for telephone, voicemail and texting services. As a client of Marla DeAngelis, PMHNP, PLLC, you will need to give verbal consent.  If you do not wish to be contacted via texting, please let the practice know. Your contact information will not be shared with anyone without your explicit consent. SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

SMS Terms & Conditions

SMS 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 Marla DeAngelis, PMHNP, PLLC, you may receive messages related to the following (provide specific examples):

• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up messages
• Billing inquiries

Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week related to your appointments/billing, etc.

Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method: You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Marla DeAngelis, PMHNP in the following ways:

• Verbally, during a conversation

Opt-Out Method: You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

Help: If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at https://marlanp.com/privacy-policy-for-sms-communications/

Standard Messaging Disclosures:

• Message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
• For assistance, text “HELP” or visit https://marlanp.com/privacy-policy-for-sms-communications/
• Message frequency may vary