Purpose Behavioral Health Group (“PBHG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the PBHG website and is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information when you use our website and related services (the “Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unless otherwise defined, terms used here have the same meaning as in our Terms & Conditions.

Information We Collect

PBHG may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email Address
• Telephone Number
• Business Name

Health Information and HIPAA Notice

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.

PBHG is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information we collect or create as part of providing behavioral health services. This information is known as Protected Health Information (“PHI”). PHI includes information such as your name, address, date of birth, medical treatment details, billing arrangements, and information related to your care.

PBHG’s Privacy Practices and Legal Obligations

PBHG obtains PHI directly from you through assessments, treatment interactions, and documentation required for care. We may also receive PHI from licensed providers, health agencies, or care partners involved in coordinating services.

PBHG is required by law to maintain the privacy of PHI, provide you with this notice, and follow the terms of this Privacy Policy. PBHG may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal or operational practices. Any updated version will apply to all PHI we maintain.

Uses and Disclosures of PHI Without Authorization

PBHG may use or disclose PHI for the following reasons without your written authorization:

1. Treatment – To healthcare professionals involved in your care.
2. Payment – To insurance companies, government agencies, or health plans to obtain reimbursement for services.
3. Healthcare Operations – For internal quality assurance, staff training, compliance, audits, and administrative activities.
4. When Required by Law – Including reporting abuse, responding to subpoenas, regulatory oversight, or government requests.
5. Public Health Activities – Such as reporting communicable diseases.
6. Health Oversight – For audits, inspections, or investigations conducted by regulatory agencies.
7. To Prevent or Reduce Serious Threats – When necessary to protect your safety or the safety of others.
8. Family, Friends, and Caregivers – When directly involved in your care, unless you object.
9. Business Associates – PBHG may share PHI with approved third-party vendors who assist in providing services, under strict confidentiality requirements.

Your Rights Regarding PHI

You have the following rights under HIPAA:

• Access: You may request a copy of your PHI.
• Amendments: You may request corrections to your PHI.
• Accounting: You may request a list of PHI disclosures.
• Restrictions: You may request limits on how we use your PHI.
• Alternate Communications: You may request communications through alternate means or addresses.
• Revoke Authorization: You may revoke prior authorizations at any time.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with PBHG or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

PBHG will not retaliate against anyone who files a privacy complaint.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact PBHG.