Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice

Website Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how LACOI Psychiatry Healthcare Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects and uses information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact form — such as your name, email, phone number, and message. We may also collect limited, non-identifying technical data (such as browser type and pages visited) to help us improve the site.

How we use information

Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and coordinate care. We do not sell your personal information. We will never share information submitted through this site except as needed to provide services you request or as required by law.

Do not submit sensitive health details online

Please do not include detailed medical or sensitive personal information in the website contact form. The form is intended for general inquiries only and is not a secure channel for protected health information.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Our responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to notify you following a breach of unsecured protected health information.

How we may use and disclose your information

• For treatment — to provide, coordinate, and manage your psychiatric care.
• For payment — to bill and obtain payment for the services you receive.
• For health care operations — to support the quality and administration of the practice.
• As required by law — when disclosure is mandated by federal or state law.

Your rights

• The right to access and request a copy of your health records.
• The right to request corrections to your health information.
• The right to request confidential communications.
• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
• The right to a paper copy of this notice and to file a complaint.

Contact us

If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact the practice by phone or email listed on our Contact page.