Dodini Behavioral Health Privacy Policy

Your trust is foundational to everything we do.

As a behavioral health practice, we handle sensitive personal information with care, transparency, and security. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us through our website and services.

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Date of birth
• Insurance and billing details you choose to provide

B. Health Information

• Information you share in inquiry or intake forms
• Clinical history and treatment records once you become a client
• Appointment and communication records related to your care

C. Technical Information

• IP address
• Device type and browser
• Website usage data and interaction patterns

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
• Provide therapy and counseling services
• Process payments and manage billing
• Send appointment reminders and care-related communications
• Improve our website and the experience we offer
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Dodini Behavioral Health operates as a covered entity under HIPAA.

This means:

• Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded under federal law
• We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards
• PHI is only used or disclosed as permitted by law and described in our Notice of Privacy Practices

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:

• With your written authorization
• With service providers who help us operate (e.g., secure scheduling, payment, and records platforms) under appropriate confidentiality obligations
• For care coordination when you have consented
• When required by law, such as mandated reporting or a valid court order
• To protect against imminent risk of serious harm, as permitted by law and professional ethics

We take security seriously and use measures designed to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted transmission of data on our website (HTTPS)
• Access controls limiting information to authorized personnel
• Secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms for records, telehealth, and communication

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we continuously work to safeguard your information.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your records
• Request corrections to your information
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
• Request confidential communications
• Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
• Withdraw consent for optional communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Meet clinical record-keeping requirements under Virginia law
• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the website functioning properly
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve content and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect some website features.

Our website may link to or rely on third-party services, such as:

• Payment processors
• Scheduling and telehealth platforms
• Analytics providers

These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the practices of third parties.

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them online.

Services for minors are provided only with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website means you accept the revised policy.

Dodini Behavioral Health

Address: 1501 Langston Blvd. Suite 110, Arlington, VA 22209
Email: info@dodini.com
Phone: (703) 909-5101
Website: www.dodini.com