Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Budding Futures ABA Therapy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Colorado privacy laws, and all applicable federal regulations.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information: Names, phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses of parents, guardians, and family members
• Insurance information: Insurance plan details, member IDs, group numbers, and Medicaid information
• Clinical records: Assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, behavior data, and session documentation
• Child information: Name, date of birth, diagnosis, medical history, and school information
• Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs collected through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide ABA therapy services and coordinate your child's care
• Process insurance claims and verify benefits
• Communicate with you about appointments, treatment progress, and account matters
• Respond to consultation requests submitted through our website
• Comply with legal obligations, including mandatory reporting requirements
• Improve our website and services

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal and health information seriously. Our safeguards include:

• Encrypted electronic health record systems that meet HIPAA security standards
• Role-based access controls so only authorized staff can view protected health information
• Regular HIPAA compliance training for all employees and contractors
• Secure, encrypted communication channels for sharing sensitive information
• Physical safeguards for any paper records maintained at our office
• Business Associate Agreements with all third-party vendors who handle protected health information

When We Share Your Information

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

• Insurance companies: To process claims and obtain authorizations for treatment
• Referring physicians and healthcare providers: With your written consent, to coordinate care
• Legal requirements: When required by law, including mandatory abuse and neglect reporting
• Emergency situations: When necessary to prevent serious harm to your child or others

We will always obtain your written consent before sharing clinical information with any party not listed above.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website. All clinical information about the children we serve is collected directly from parents or guardians and is protected under HIPAA.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 through our website, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Your Rights Under Colorado Law

As a Colorado resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the Colorado Privacy Act:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and clinical record retention requirements
• Right to data portability: You may request your data in a portable, readily usable format
• Right to opt out: You may opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising (we do not engage in either practice)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

Your HIPAA Rights

As a patient or parent/guardian of a patient, you also have rights under HIPAA, including:

• The right to receive a Notice of Privacy Practices
• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information
• The right to access and obtain copies of your health records
• The right to request amendments to your health records
• The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information
• The right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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