Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://emberstreatmentcenter.com/
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply records the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, especially if you have an account and are logged in.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information anytime (except the username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data we are obliged to keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
HIPAA Joint Privacy Notice
THIS JOINT 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.
Introduction
This Joint Notice is provided to you by Embers Recovery and the practitioners who provide services at Embers Recovery facilities (collectively, “Embers Recovery”). Your medical information is confidential, and we are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). This notice explains your rights and our responsibilities under applicable privacy laws.
Note: Certain types of records, such as HIV-related, genetic, mental health, and substance use treatment records, may have additional confidentiality protections under federal and state laws.
Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may use or disclose your PHI for:
- Treatment: Managing and coordinating your health care (e.g., consultation with specialists).
- Payment: Activities related to billing and payment (with your written consent when required).
- Health Care Operations: Quality assessments, staff performance reviews, and administrative activities.
Other Uses and Disclosures of PHI
We may also use your PHI:
- To provide appointment reminders.
- To inform you about treatment alternatives or health-related services.
- To involve family or friends in your care (with your consent or professional judgment).
- For disaster relief efforts.
- For prescription pickups or related tasks by authorized individuals.
- For fundraising or marketing (with the option to opt out).
- For research (with proper legal oversight or your authorization).
- When required by law.
Incidental uses and disclosures that cannot be reasonably prevented are not considered violations.
Special Situations
We may disclose your PHI in situations such as:
- Organ and Tissue Donation
- Military and Veterans
- Worker’s Compensation
- Public Health Activities (e.g., disease prevention, reporting abuse)
- Health Oversight
- Lawsuits and Disputes
- Law Enforcement (subject to SUD protections)
- Coroners and Funeral Directors
- National Security
- Inmates or Those in Custody
- Reproductive Health Protections
- Substance Use Treatment Protections
- Serious Threats to Health or Safety
Other Uses Requiring Authorization
Certain uses require your written consent, including:
- Use of psychotherapy notes.
- Use for marketing purposes.
- Sale of PHI.
You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.
Your Rights
- Restrictions: Request limits on PHI use (we may deny unless required by law).
- Alternatives: Request communications via alternate means or locations.
- Access: Inspect or get copies of your PHI, with some exceptions.
- Amendments: Request corrections to your PHI.
- Accountings: Request a list of PHI disclosures for up to six years (excluding certain categories).
- Breach Notification: Receive notifications of PHI breaches, as required by law.
Complaints and Contact
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact our Privacy Officer. No retaliation will occur. You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Contact Privacy Officer:
Phone: (602) 635-5005
