Who we are

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Comments

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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

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Cookies

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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 your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select "Remember Me", your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

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How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

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Where your data is sent

Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Our Responsibilities

A Friend’s Place is required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
  • Provide notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
  • Follow the terms of this notice

How We Use and Disclose Information

Treatment
We may use your information to provide and coordinate care.

Payment
We may use information for billing and payment.

Operations
We may use information to improve services and operations.

Additional Disclosures

We may disclose information when required for:

  • Public health and safety
  • Legal requirements
  • Law enforcement
  • Preventing serious threats

42 CFR Part 2 Protections

Certain treatment records receive additional protection under federal law.

These records may not be disclosed without written consent except in limited situations.

Consent must include:

  • Information disclosed
  • Purpose
  • Parties involved
  • Expiration

Consent may be revoked at any time.

SMS and Communication Practices

If you provide your phone number and consent:

  • Message frequency varies (2–4/month)
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • Reply STOP to opt out
  • Reply HELP for assistance
  • Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

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

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your information
  • Request corrections
  • Request restrictions
  • Request confidential communication
  • Receive a copy of this notice

Data Security

We implement safeguards to protect your information.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this policy at any time.

Complaints

A Friend’s Place
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (848) 347-2646

You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights

Terms and Conditions

Consent to Communications

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive communications from A Friend’s Place, including SMS and calls using automated technology.

Message Frequency

2–4 messages per month.

Message & Data Rates

Standard carrier rates apply.

Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Opt-Out

Reply STOP, END, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE.
Requests are processed within 10 business days.

Help

Reply HELP or contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (848) 347-2646

No Purchase Requirement

Consent is not required to receive services.

Use of Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only.

Limitation of Liability

A Friend’s Place is not liable for damages arising from use of this website or services.

Updates

These Terms may be updated at any time.