Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment (CPEA) is committed to protecting the privacy of every client, family member, and visitor who interacts with our practice. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. It applies to our website at atlantachildpsych.com, our college assessments site at ed-testing.com, and all services provided at our Atlanta, Marietta, and Cumming locations.
Clinical Information & HIPAA
As a licensed psychological practice, CPEA is required to follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All clinical information you share with us, including intake forms, evaluation results, written reports, and any information discussed during sessions, is protected health information (PHI) under federal law.
We maintain a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that describes in full detail how your clinical health information is used and disclosed. This notice is provided to every client at the start of services and is available upon request by calling our office at 770.352.9952.
Your clinical records will not be shared with any person or organization without your written authorization, except in the following circumstances:
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When disclosure is required by law or court order
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When failure to disclose would place you or another person at substantial risk of harm
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When required for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations as permitted under HIPAA
Information We Collect Through Our Website
When you visit atlantachildpsych.com or ed-testing.com, we may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any details you submit through our contact form, intake request form, or any other web form on our sites. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and to coordinate care.
Automatically collected information. Our website platform (Wix) may automatically collect standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected in aggregate and is used only to understand how our site is being used so we can improve it. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
Cookies. Our website may use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. These may be placed by our website platform or by third-party tools such as analytics providers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended if you do.
How We Use the Information We Collect
Information collected through our website is used only for the following purposes:
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Responding to questions or appointment requests you submit
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Coordinating intake and scheduling with prospective clients
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Improving the content and functionality of our website
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Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for advertising purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Psychology Today, the CAE Connect provider directory, WellTrack, and others. These sites have their own privacy policies, and CPEA is not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Our website is built on the Wix platform. Wix may collect certain technical data as part of hosting and operating the site. For details on how Wix handles data, please visit wix.com/about/privacy.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use caution when submitting sensitive information online and to contact our office by phone if you have concerns.
Clinical records maintained by our practice are protected in accordance with HIPAA standards, including administrative, physical, and technical safeguards appropriate for a healthcare practice.