Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Arthur Behavioral Psychiatric and Mental Health Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website arthurbehaviouralhealth.com or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other details you voluntarily provide when you fill out a form or contact us.
• Health Information: Medical history, current medications, symptoms, and other health‑related data you share during psychiatric evaluations, therapy, or medication management.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and browsing behavior collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our psychiatric services and behavioral health care.
• Schedule appointments and send reminders.
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including HIPAA.
• Send newsletters or updates, only if you have opted in.

4. HIPAA Compliance & Protected Health Information

As a mental health clinic in Laurel, MD, we adhere strictly to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is stored securely and is never shared without your explicit written consent, except as required by law or for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent or at your direction.
• To comply with legal processes or governmental requests.
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and practice, under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies; however, this may affect certain features of the site.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.
• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated.

9. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: