Our Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Introduction
Atlantic Health Strategies (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and ensuring the confidentiality of any information we collect, use, or disclose in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and 42 CFR Part 2, where applicable. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information you provide when you engage our advisory services and visit our website atlantichealthstrategies.com.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Business Information
This includes information related to your organization, such as company name, address, and contact details; information about your business operations, including compliance and regulatory data; and financial information related to your business.
Personal Information
This includes personal data you provide, such as contact information (name, email address, phone number), job titles and roles within your organization, and any other personal information necessary for us to provide our services.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
While we are not a healthcare provider, we may handle PHI in the course of providing advisory services to healthcare clients. This may include information about patients, providers, or health plans that is necessary for compliance audits, strategic advice, or other consulting services.
Substance Use Disorder Information
If applicable, any information related to substance use disorder treatment that we handle on behalf of our clients, as governed by 42 CFR Part 2.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide advisory services tailored to your business needs, to communicate with you regarding ongoing projects or services, to fulfill contractual obligations and deliver our services effectively, and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, particularly concerning PHI and substance use disorder information under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Disclosure of Your Information
We will not disclose your business, personal, or health-related information to third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide our services. This may include service providers who assist us in delivering our services under strict confidentiality agreements, or as required by legal obligations such as subpoenas or court orders.
California Residents – Your CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We do not sell personal information. If this changes, you will be notified and given the opportunity to opt out. You have the right to receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at info@ahs.team with “CCPA Request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We do not knowingly collect or share the personal information of individuals under the age of 16.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the information we hold about your business or personal data. You have the right to request corrections to any inaccuracies in the information we maintain. You may request limitations on how we use or disclose your information. You may also request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or at a specific location. You may revoke any consent you have provided for the use or disclosure of your information, except where we have already relied on that consent.
Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the effective date of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact us at info@ahs.team
Let me know if you’d like to adapt this further for other states or jurisdictions with new privacy laws.