Privacy Policy for Shining Star Psychiatric Care

Shining Star Psychiatric Care is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information, particularly in connection with SMS communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information from you:

  • Full Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Phone Number

  • Email Address

  • Physical Address

  • Insurance Information (if applicable)

  • Communication Preferences (including SMS opt-in status)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To schedule and confirm appointments

  • To send appointment reminders and follow-up messages via SMS

  • To handle billing communications and inquiries

  • To provide care coordination and other administrative services

  • To improve our services and communication practices

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Healthcare providers and staff involved in your treatment

  • Insurance companies for billing and reimbursement

  • Service providers that help us manage communications and appointments (e.g., electronic health record systems, RingCentral)

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

4. SMS Communications

If you opt-in to receive SMS messages from ShiningStarPsychiatricCare, you may receive:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Follow-up and care-related messages

  • Billing and administrative updates

By opting in, you agree to receive text messages from ShiningStarPsychiatricCare. Standard message and data rates may apply. Messaging frequency may vary.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Your mobile information will remain private and will never be sold or distributed.

You may opt-out of SMS communication at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP.

5. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we have about you

  • Request corrections to your information

  • Withdraw your consent for SMS communication at any time

  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy or your information, please contact:

ShiningStarPsychiatricCare
Email: info@shiningstarpsychiatry.com
Phone: (804) 606-2208
Website: https://shiningstarpsychiatriccare.com


SMS Terms & Conditions

These SMS Terms & Conditions govern how ShiningStarPsychiatricCare communicates with you via SMS (text messaging). By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to these terms.

1. Overview

ShiningStarPsychiatricCare uses SMS communications to improve patient care and ensure timely updates related to your treatment and services.

2. Types of SMS Communications

By opting in, you may receive text messages related to:

  • Appointment reminders and confirmations

  • Follow-up communications related to care

  • Billing inquiries and administrative messages

(Note: Marketing-related messages are not sent.)

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with our services, appointments, and care plans.

4. Cost and Carriers

ShiningStarPsychiatricCare does not charge for SMS messages, but standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.

ShiningStarPsychiatricCare is not responsible for any charges incurred from SMS communication.

5. Opt-In Method

You can opt-in to SMS messaging:

  • When submitting a contact or intake form on our website

  • By verbally consenting to receive text messages during intake or scheduling

6. How to Opt-Out or Get Help

To stop receiving SMS messages from ShiningStarPsychiatricCare, reply STOP to any message. You may also contact us directly at (954) 376-6313.

To get help or support, reply HELP to any message or call our office.

7. Privacy and Data Use

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Please review our full Privacy Policy for detailed information.

Important: SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Your consent and mobile data are private and used only for care-related communication as outlined above.

8. Updates to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of SMS communication following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

View our Terms of Service: https://shiningstarpsychiatriccare.com/terms-and-conditions