Privacy Policy

The Evidence-Based Treatment Institute ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and individuals who inquire about or receive our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or submitting an inquiry, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our website.

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and phone number submitted through our inquiry or contact forms
• Information about the reason for your inquiry, including descriptions of clinical concerns
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor; we do not store credit card numbers)
• Communications you send to us by email or phone

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or search terms used to find us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiry and determine whether our services are a good fit for your situation
• Schedule and conduct clinical appointments and services
• Process payments and provide billing documentation
• Coordinate care with other providers when you have given us permission to do so
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. HIPAA and Protected Health Information

As a healthcare provider, the Evidence-Based Treatment Institute is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) includes information about your health, treatment, and payment for healthcare. It is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided separately to all patients and is available upon request.

Information submitted through our website inquiry forms prior to the establishment of a patient-provider relationship is handled with the same care and confidentiality as PHI, though it may not be covered by HIPAA until a formal treatment relationship is established.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. This may include:

• Essential cookies that enable basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) that help us understand website traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate our website and business, including web hosting, email delivery, scheduling software, and payment processing. These providers have access to information only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain its confidentiality.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

6. Telehealth and Electronic Communications

If you receive telehealth services from the Evidence-Based Treatment Institute, those sessions are conducted through HIPAA-compliant video platforms. Electronic communications, including email, may not be fully secure. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive clinical information via standard email and to use phone or the secure messaging system we provide to patients for sensitive communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services, and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations. Clinical records are retained in accordance with the laws of the states in which we practice and applicable professional standards.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights including:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal and professional retention requirements
• The right to opt out of certain uses of your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it. Clinical services for minors are provided with appropriate parental or guardian consent in accordance with applicable state law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Evidence-Based Treatment Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
Email: hello@EBTInstitute.com
Phone: (954) 247-1114

For questions about your rights as a patient under HIPAA, please request our Notice of Privacy Practices.