Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

The information presented in the Privacy Policy below applies to all marketing collateral, services, communication portals & websites that are owned by West Hollywood ATC, LLC, , as well as all subsidiaries and affiliate organizations. While the policy below encompasses all services of West Hollywood ATC, LLC, specific products and materials may have more extensive notices, which will be posted individually.
If there are any questions or concerns regarding this official Privacy Policy please do not hesitate to contact our corporate headquarters, either via www.emergerecoverycenter.com or by mail at:

Privacy Matters
West Hollywood ATC, LLC
9024 Harratt St
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Collection and Use of Information

West Hollywood ATC, LLC may collect the following information from users and clients to be retained and stored for specific use:

Information that is personally disclosed by the user:

When West Hollywood ATC, LLC is contacted by an individual, we collect any and all information that is submitted to us by the user. This information may then be submitted to third party companies so that we are able to improve upon our services and best meet the needs of the user. You may be provided with an option to opt out of this sharing of information. Your specific domain administrator has access to your account information and email address, and their specific privacy policy may differ from our own. Please contact your administrator for more information.

The use of cookies:

The websites owned by West Hollywood ATC, LLC send cookies to the device you are using. These are used for purposes including the storage of user preferences, along with the optimization of search results and ad selection. Additionally, West Hollywood ATC, LLC utilizes cookies in our advertising methods to help advertisers and publishers manage their own online content distribution.

Log information:

When accessing the online pages of West Hollywood ATC, LLC via web server, mobile application, or other service not immediately defined within this agreement, submitted information is automatically logged and retained. This information includes web requests, service interaction, user Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type & language, date & time stamps of each request, as well as any cookies that are able to individually identify a user’s browser and/or account. The communication of users:

Any communication to, or with, West Hollywood ATC, LLC may be retained for the purpose of request processing & response, and quality assurance. SMS messages may be logged and stored, along with the information they contain. This information includes, but is not limited to, phone numbers & wireless carrier of the device being used, message content, and transaction time stamps. Through use of our communication services and information submission you are granting West Hollywood ATC, LLC consent to contact you via email regarding the services we offer.

Affiliated Google searches not within the limits of West Hollywood ATC, LLC’ websites:

West Hollywood ATC, LLC does offer services through websites other than our own. Information that is provided by the user on these pages may be provided to Google for the purpose of delivering the requested service or information. Said information is processed and defined under West Hollywood ATC, LLC’ official Privacy Policy, as noted in this text.

Third Party Applications:

Third party applications, including plug-ins & extensions, may be made available by West Hollywood ATC, LLC during use of all company owned sites and portals. Information that is collected through this process is defined and protected within this agreement. Location data:

Location services, such as geographic tagging by use of a mobile or electronic device, can approximate information such as a cellular ID or Internet Protocol address. West Hollywood ATC, LLC employs the use of such services on company owned websites and portals.

Websites not affiliated with West Hollywood ATC, LLC:

The Privacy Policy that is hereby defined within this text applies only to services and communication provided and performed by West Hollywood ATC, LLC. Websites that are displayed by way of search engine results, that include West Hollywood ATC, LLC applications, products, or services, and/or hyperlinks that are contained within our pages are not controlled by, or property of, West Hollywood ATC, LLC. Websites that are not owned and maintained by our organization are privy to their own exclusive privacy policies and may employ the use of their own individualized cookies, data collection and solicitation of personal information from the user. In addition to the aforementioned conditions, West Hollywood ATC, LLC may use collected information for the purposes of:

1. Providing, maintaining, and the protection of our services and intellectual property.

2. Quality assurance and service improvement.

3. The development of new services and pages.

4. The protection of West Hollywood ATC, LLC and West Hollywood ATC, LLC’ client rights.

5. Services, as defined in this text, include advertising policies.

Should any information be used in a way that is not consistent with the purpose for which it was collected, the user will be asked to provide consent prior to such use or distribution.

Information that is collected and stored by West Hollywood ATC, LLC is processed on servers and domains that are based in the United States of America, as well as other countries not listed here. Personal information may be processed outside of the country in which you reside or access our services from.

User Options

While a majority of web browsers are designed to accept cookies by default, user’s may re-select options within their personal settings to block such cookies, or notify a user upon a cookie being sent. If cookies are disabled some features and services of West Hollywood ATC, LLC may become unavailable.

Google and Yahoo search engines utilize retargeted advertising cookies on AdSense partner sites to help advertisers and publishers manage their own content across the web. You can view and edit your ad preferences associated with these cookies in your browser.

Sharing of User Information

West Hollywood ATC, LLC shares user information with third party organizations and/or individuals in the following circumstances only:

1. With user consent. West Hollywood ATC, LLC requires opt-in consent by the user before any collected information is shared or distributed.

2. For the purpose of processing information on our behalf. We share user information with our subsidiaries, affiliated organizations or third parties for this purpose. These entities are bound by an agreement to process such information according to strict guidelines, set forth by us, in compliance with the Privacy Policy as noted in this text. All processing of information must comply with other security measures that are not hereby defined.

3. West Hollywood ATC, LLC upholds the belief that any and all user information that is accessed, stored and/or disclosed is reasonably necessary to (a) meet the outlines of any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable government request, (b) meet any designated terms of service, as well as the investigation of suspected violations of such terms, (c) for the purpose of detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud and/or security issues, (d) the diagnosis of technical issues arising on any noted sites and/or platforms, and (e) detecting and preventing the violation of any rights to the property and/or safety of West Hollywood ATC, LLC, its users, and the public as permitted by law.

Information Security

West Hollywood ATC, LLC hereby agrees to take adequate measures to ensure against the unauthorized access and/or alteration to, discloser and/or destruction of user information. These measures include the internal review of all information processes and security practices set in place.

West Hollywood ATC, LLC restricts the ability of organization employees, contractors, and agents to access user information. All individuals and entities are bound by confidentiality practices, and may be subject to disciplinary action, termination and criminal prosecution if these practices are not upheld.

The Access and Updating of Personal Information

Unless required by law, West Hollywood ATC, LLC agrees to make good effort to allow user access to their own personal information, for the purposes of amending incorrect data or deleting such data when allowed.

In order to complete this process, users will need to provide proof of identity and note the specific information they are regarding in a request to access, amend, or remove. Such requests may be denied based on certain grounds, including a request that is too repetitive or technologically unreasonable in nature, or if the request may jeopardize the confidentiality of other individuals.

When information is released or amended by West Hollywood ATC, LLC, it is done so at no cost to the user, in the exception of requests that require disproportionate effort on behalf of the organization. Copies of information may not be erased instantaneously, or may remain in our backup logs for an unspecified period of time. More information can be found in our Help Center.

Enforcement

West Hollywood ATC, LLC complies with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries and Switzerland. Google has certified that it adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement. To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, and to view Google’s certification, please visit the Safe Harbor website.

Compliance of all privacy practices are regularly reviewed by West Hollywood ATC, LLC. In the event that a formal written complaint or concern is received by West Hollywood ATC, LLC, we uphold the policy that the user will be contacted regarding such complaint. West Hollywood ATC, LLC hereby agrees to cooperate with legal and regulatory officials in the process of resolving any formal complaints brought to the company’s attention if such issue cannot be resolved between West Hollywood ATC, LLC and the noted individual.

West Hollywood ATC, LLC reserves the right to change or amend this Privacy Policy at any point in time, without user consent. Any changes to this policy will be noted on this page, but prior policies will be remain stored and available for user review. If there are significant changes in policy users will be explicitly notified.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This text provides information on ways in which medical data may be used and disclosed, as well as instructions on how users may gain access to their information. Use and Disclosure:

Treatment: User’s health information may be stored and reviewed by employees of West Hollywood ATC, LLC for the purpose of evaluation, diagnosis and the delivery of treatment. User information may also be shared with outside healthcare entities for these purposes. You may receive information on your diagnosis and treatment from West Hollywood ATC, LLC, as well as information regarding other services that may be appropriate.

Payment and Payment Reminders: User information may be shared for the purpose of seeking payment from insurance companies, credit agencies, and/or banking companies. Information that may be shared includes dates of service, services provided, and diagnosis/course of treatment. Additionally, West Hollywood ATC, LLC utilizes user information to send reminders regarding payment and schedules.

Company Operations: User information may be relevant to the daily operations of West Hollywood ATC, LLC. Examples include organizational budgeting & reporting, and quality assurance.

Law Enforcement: User information may be released to law enforcement agencies without permission for the purposes including government audits & inspection, the support of legal investigation, and for government mandated reporting.

Public Health Issues: Public health agencies require that certain information be shared by law. This includes the reporting of certain communicable diseases to the state public health department.

Any use or release of user health information that is not detailed here requires specific authorization by the individual. Written revocation must be submitted should a user choose to rescind the use of their data. Revocation of information is not retroactive, and any data submitted previously cannot be retracted or erased.

Individual Rights

Federal privacy standards provide rights to users. These rights include:

1. The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of protected health information.

2. The right to receive confidential communication regarding your medical information and treatment.

3. The right to inspect and receive a copy of your protected health information.

4. The right to amend and submit corrects to your protected health information.

5. The right to receive an accounting of how and to whom your protected health information has been disclosed.

6. The right to receive a printed copy of this notice.

The Duties of West Hollywood ATC, LLC

It is required by law that West Hollywood ATC, LLC maintain and protect the confidentiality of individual’s protected health information, and to provide you with notice of our privacy practices, which are documented in this text. We are required to uphold the privacy policy that is documented here.

Right to Revision

West Hollywood ATC, LLC reserves the right to modify policy policies and practices at any time, as legally permitted. Such changes may be mandated by federal or state legislation. Should any policy or practice be changed at any time, users will be provided with an amended notice upon their next visit. All amended policies will be applied to any and all protected health information which we possess.

Requests to Inspect Protected Health Information

Requests to review or receive copy of any protected health information must be submitted in writing, as required by law. Request forms may be obtained by contacting the medical records team or Privacy Officer at West Hollywood ATC, LLC. Any concerns regarding violation of rights should be documented in writing and brought to our attention immediately. It is prohibited by law for an individual to be penalized or retaliated against for filing such a grievance.

Point of Contact

For further information regarding the privacy practices of West Hollywood ATC, LLC, or to submit a written complaint or concern, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected] EFFECTIVE DATE: THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY EFFECTIVE AS OF 5/25/2020

Social Media Engagement Disclaimer:

Risks associated with the transmission of content via web are wholly assumed by the user. Users hereby accept the possibility that information submitted online cannot be absolutely protected against malware or intentional acts of malice. West Hollywood ATC, LLC does not exercise control over any third party sites or applications, or the network on which a user chooses to send protected health information and content. Therefore, West Hollywood ATC, LLC is unable to guarantee protection against compromises of user information. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion when providing personal information online. Additionally, the opinions, views, services, products, and content of others is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, West Hollywood ATC, LLC on any social media pages owned and operated by our organization, subsidiaries or affiliate businesses.

Any content, including but not limited to, user comments, photos, text, etc, that is shared or posted to West Hollywood ATC, LLC’ social media pages and websites becomes the property of West Hollywood ATC, LLC. By sharing content you are relinquishing an irrevocable right to West Hollywood ATC, LLC to reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your submission for any purpose and in any form on any channel of media.

The user hereby agrees to absolve West Hollywood ATC, LLC of any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, costs or expenses (including attorney fees and costs) that are incurred as a result of any material or content that has been posted. User data that is compiled by third party entities may be used for the purpose of marketing or advertising within West Hollywood ATC, LLC. This information will not be shared or sold.

This policy may be updated or amended at any time. Each time a user accesses a social networking page that is operated by West Hollywood ATC, LLC, the most recent policy will be deemed effective.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR TREATMENT MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Emerge Recovery Center (Emerge) is required by law to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of your health information and to provide you with notice of its legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your health information. Please also respect the privacy of others you encounter in treatment.

Emerge collects health information about you and stores it in an electronic health record. This is your medical record. The medical record is the property of Emerge, but the information in the medical record belongs to you. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires Emerge to maintain the privacy of your medical record. HIPAA generally requires that any uses or disclosures of information in your medical record be limited to the minimum necessary to the purposes of the uses or disclosures. HIPAA also provides you certain rights with respect to the information in your medical record which are described below.

Information relating to your treatment at Emerge is protected by federal regulations specific to drug and alcohol treatment, which are known as 42 CFR Part 2. These regulations protect the confidentiality of information relating to the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any patient in a drug or alcohol treatment program. Emerge may not disclose records relating to your treatment without your written consent, except in narrowly limited circumstances. Under 42 CFR Part 2, the terms of a written consent to disclose information must specify the scope and types of information to be disclosed, the parties to whom the information may be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure and the timeframe of the consent. You may revoke a consent to disclose information relating to drug and alcohol verbally or in writing at any time.

Emerge may ask for your written consent to disclose treatment information for certain purposes, including releasing treatment information to or obtaining information from your other medical providers, obtaining payment from insurance or other payors, contacting your family either for treatment purposes or in the case of a medical or other emergency. Emerge will not disclose your treatment information for these purposes without your consent.

Emerge may disclose treatment information without your written consent under certain narrow circumstances as permitted by 42 CFR Part 2. For treatment purposes, Emerge is permitted to use and disclose treatment information internally and to entities with which it shares administrative control. Emerge is permitted to share treatment information as necessary with qualified service organizations that agree to maintain the confidentiality of the information. Emerge also may disclose treatment information to outside auditors, regulatory agencies, and evaluators and for certain research purposes. Emerge may disclose treatment information without your written consent when necessary in a life-threatening medical emergency and may disclose to report a crime on the premises or against Emerge personnel. Emerge also may disclose patient information without consent where the state mandates child abuse and neglect reporting; when cause of death is being reported; or when required by a valid court order that contains specific required findings. Emerge may contact you to share information about Emerge’s treatment services or to send you reminder notices of future appointments for your treatment.

Your Health Information Rights
In addition to protecting privacy and confidentiality, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 afford you the following rights with respect to your medical record and drug or alcohol treatment information:
You have the right to a paper copy of this written notice of Emerge’s privacy practices. 2. You have a right to request a copy of your treatment record or to receive your health information through a reasonable alternative means or at an alternative location. Emerge requires that all such requests be put in writing. A reasonable fee will be charged for copying your health information.
You have a right to request that Emerge amend health information that is incorrect or incomplete. If Emerge determines not to amend the health information, it will provide you with an explanation of the reason for the denial and your rights to disagree with the denial.
You have a right to request restrictions on otherwise permitted uses and disclosures of your health information. Emerge is not obligated to comply with such requests.
You may request that we provide you with a written accounting of all disclosures made by us during a specific time period (not to exceed 6 years). We ask that such requests be made in writing on a form provided by our facility. Please note that an accounting will not apply to any of the following types of disclosures: disclosures made with your written consent for reasons of treatment, payment or health care operations; disclosures made to you or your legal representative, or any other individual involved with your care. You will not be charged for your first accounting request in any 12-month period. However, for any requests that you make thereafter, you will be charged a reasonable, cost-based fee.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.