1. Introduction

Corey Hassell, MD LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a telepsychiatry practice providing mental health services to patients located in California.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

This policy covers general website information only. For how we use protected health information (PHI) in treatment, please see our Notice of Privacy Practices, also linked in the footer.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

Name, email, or phone number submitted through contact forms
Information entered during scheduling, intake, or portal registration
Messages you send through the SimplePractice portal

b. Automatically Collected Information

We collect standard technical data, including:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Cookies (for site functionality only)

We do not use tracking pixels or behavioral ads.

3. How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries
To schedule consultations
To improve our website
To comply with legal and professional obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with marketers.

4. Protected Health Information (PHI)

If you become a patient, any information considered PHI is governed by HIPAA, not this website policy.
PHI is handled exclusively through SimplePractice, our HIPAA-compliant electronic health record.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use HIPAA-compliant services such as:

SimplePractice (EHR)
Google Workspace (secure email, with BAA)

Each third party has its own privacy and security policies.

6. Cookies

We use functional cookies only, not advertising cookies.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission is 100% secure.

8. Your Choices

You may:

Decline to submit contact form information
Request deletion of non-PHI website data

PHI deletion is governed by HIPAA retention rules.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Updated versions are posted on this page.

1 1. Contact Us

Corey Hassell, MD LLC
info@coreyhassellmd.com
California Telepsychiatry Practice

2. NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (HIPAA)

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

1. Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
Provide you this Notice
Follow the terms of this Notice
Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI

2. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

a. Treatment

We use PHI to provide medication management and psychiatric care.

b. Payment

As a cash-pay practice, your PHI may be used to process receipts or documentation you request.

c. Healthcare Operations

Includes quality improvement, administrative tasks, training, audits, and compliance activities.

d. When Required by Law

We may disclose PHI when required by federal or state law.

e. Public Health and Safety

Reporting certain injuries, suspected abuse, or imminent threats.

f. Law Enforcement / Legal Requests

Court orders, subpoenas, or specific legal processes.

3. Your Rights Regarding PHI

a. Right to Access

You may request your records and receive them within 30 days.

b. Right to Amend

You may request changes to your information.

c. Right to Confidential Communications

You may request we contact you by specific methods (e.g., email only).

d. Right to Request Restrictions

You may ask us to limit disclosures.

e. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures made without your authorization.

f. Right to a Paper or Electronic Copy of This Notice

4. Authorizations

We will obtain your permission before using or disclosing PHI for:

Marketing
Release to attorneys
Most non-treatment purposes

You may revoke an authorization at any time.

5. Telehealth

Your PHI may be transmitted electronically during remote services.
We use HIPAA-secure platforms (SimplePractice).

6. Complaints

You may file a complaint with:

Corey Hassell, MD LLC
info@coreyhassellmd.com

Or with:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Corey Hassell MD

Psychiatry and Wellness