Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/17/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Alternative Awakenings Psychiatry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at altawakepsych.com, or engage with our services.

We are committed to maintaining your privacy and protecting your personal health information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

  • Health Information: Any health-related information you submit via intake forms, appointment requests, or other communications.

  • Payment Information: If you make a payment via our website, we may collect necessary payment details via a secure, third-party processor (e.g., Stripe, Square).

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Provide treatment, wellness resources, or recommendations

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. These may include:

  • HIPAA-compliant forms and data storage

  • Secure, encrypted connections (SSL)

  • Password-protected systems and limited access to sensitive data

Please note, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who help operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, scheduling software) under confidentiality agreements.

  • When legally required (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).

  • With your written consent (e.g., for care coordination with another provider).

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal health information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent to data use (where applicable)

  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, contact us at: migz.s@altawakepsych.com

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect usage data. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Alternative Awakenings Psychiatry
migz.s@altawakepsych.com
1849 Sawtelle Blvd. Suite #61
Los Angeles, CA90025
(530) 691-0193