HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

‍Effective Date: July 1, 2026

This Notice describes how medical and mental health information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Growing Me For Me LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Notice explains your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how we safeguard your Protected Health Information (PHI).

1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

A. Get an Electronic or Paper Copy of Your Records

You can request to view or obtain a copy of your PHI. We will provide it within 30 days of your request. A reasonable fee may apply for printing or mailing.

B. Request Corrections

If you believe your record is incomplete or inaccurate, you may request a correction. We may deny the request, but we will explain why in writing.

C. Request Confidential Communications

You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., at a different phone number or mailing address).

D. Request Restrictions

You may ask us not to use or share certain PHI for treatment, payment, or operations. We are not required to agree, but we will consider your request.

E. Receive a List of Disclosures

You may request a list of times we shared your PHI for six years prior to your request, excluding disclosures for treatment, payment, and operations.

F. Choose Someone to Act for You

If you have a legal guardian or medical power of attorney, they may exercise your rights on your behalf.

G. File a Complaint

You may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

2. Our Responsibilities

We are required to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI

  • Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information

  • Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this Notice

  • Provide you with a copy of this Notice upon request

We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you give us written permission.

3. How We Use and Disclose Your Information

A. For Treatment

We use your PHI to provide mental health services, coordinate care, and consult with other providers when necessary and permitted.

B. For Payment

We may use and disclose PHI to bill for services, process payments, or communicate with insurance companies (if applicable).

C. For Health Care Operations

We may use PHI to improve services, manage records, conduct quality assessments, or comply with legal and ethical standards.

4. Other Uses and Disclosures Permitted by Law

We may share your PHI without your written authorization when required or allowed by law, including:

  • To prevent serious harm (e.g., threats of harm to self or others)

  • Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult

  • Court orders, subpoenas, or legal proceedings

  • Public health and safety reporting

  • Law enforcement purposes when legally required

  • Health oversight activities (audits, investigations)

We will only disclose the minimum necessary information.

5. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

We will obtain your written permission before:

  • Sharing PHI for marketing

  • Sharing psychotherapy notes (unless required by law)

  • Using PHI for purposes not described in this Notice

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

6. Confidentiality of Psychotherapy Notes

Psychotherapy notes receive special protection under HIPAA. They are kept separate from your general medical record and are not shared without your explicit written authorization, except when required by law.

7. Electronic Communication

While we take reasonable steps to protect electronic communication, email, text messaging, and website contact forms may not be fully secure. These methods should not be used for sensitive clinical information or emergencies.

8. Minors

Privacy rights for minors vary by state law. In Florida, parents or legal guardians generally have access to a minor’s PHI unless:

  • The minor is legally permitted to consent to certain services

  • Access is prohibited by law

  • The provider determines that releasing information may cause harm

9. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice at any time. The revised Notice will be posted on our website and available upon request. Changes apply to all PHI we maintain.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Growing Me For Me LLC

Email:info@growingmeforme.com

Location: Lake Worth, FL