Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Ryan J. Kennedy, DNP, Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner, P.C.

Address: 1230 Rosecrans Blvd., Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Ph. (310) 844‑6619 | Fax: (408) 413‑0405

1. Commitment to Confidentiality and Privacy

Your privacy and the protection of your personal health and financial information are of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Applicable state privacy laws
Industry-standard security practices

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit our website, schedule an appointment, or receive care:

a. Personal and Contact Information

Name, phone number, email address
Date of birth, address, insurance (if applicable)

b. Health Information

Medical history, medication lists, diagnostic information
Progress notes, diagnoses, treatment plans

c. Financial Information

Billing and payment details, credit card or payment processor data (only if voluntarily submitted)

d. Technical Data

IP address, browser type, and time of visit (collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools)

3. Use of Information

We use your information for:

Clinical care: diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of services
Administrative purposes: appointment scheduling, billing, and insurance (if applicable)
Legal compliance: documentation and record-keeping as required by law
Website analytics: to improve our online experience and security

4. Disclosure of Information

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

We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

To health care providers involved in your care
To insurance providers for reimbursement (if applicable)
To business associates (e.g., EHR platforms, billing services) under strict HIPAA-compliant contracts
When legally required (e.g., court order, mandatory reporting)
To a designated family member or caregiver only with your written consent, unless otherwise allowed under HIPAA.

5. Method of Disclosure

Secure electronic health record (EHR) platforms (e.g., encrypted and access-controlled)
HIPAA-compliant email or secure messaging platforms
Fax or printed records, only as authorized by you or your legal representative
Financial information may be transmitted via third-party PCI-compliant processors (we do not store credit card details on our servers).

6. Data Security Practices

We maintain strict safeguards to protect your data, including:

Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS on our website)
Password-protected access to clinical systems
Secure, HIPAA-compliant documentation and storage platforms
Regular risk assessments and staff training on privacy practices

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of your health record
Request amendments to your record
Request restrictions on disclosures
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

For formal requests, please contact:
info@KennedyADHDclinics.com
1230 Rosecrans Blvd., Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

8. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track non-identifiable visitor behavior to improve site functionality. You may opt out by disabling cookies in your browser.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as regulations or technologies evolve. The current version will always be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" listed above.

10. Questions or Concerns?

We are committed to maintaining your trust and privacy.
Please contact us with any concerns

WELCOME TO THE

ADHD Center for Pediatric & Adults