Data Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6/24/2025

Introduction

At our Adult Foster Care facility, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our services or interact with our website.

We take your privacy seriously and comply with applicable data protection laws and healthcare privacy regulations, including HIPAA where applicable.

Information We Collect

Patient Information

•Personal Details: Full name, date of birth
•Contact Information: Phone number, email address (optional)
•Medical/Care Details: Health conditions, care requirements, and related information

Referrer Information

•Personal Details: Full name
•Professional Information: Organization/facility name
•Contact Information: Phone number (optional), email address

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

✓Assess care needs and eligibility
✓Coordinate care services
✓Communicate with patients and referrers
✓Maintain care records

Administrative Uses

✓Process referrals and applications
✓Quality assurance and improvement
✓Compliance with healthcare regulations
✓Legal and regulatory reporting

Data Storage and Security

Cloud Storage Infrastructure

Your data is securely stored using Google Firebase/Firestore, a HIPAA-compliant cloud database service. Our data storage includes:

•Firestore Database: Structured patient and referrer information
•Firebase Storage: Secure file storage for documents and records
•Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest

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End-to-End Encryption

Data encrypted during transmission and storage

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HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare data protection standards

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Access Controls

Restricted access to authorized personnel only

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

•Healthcare Providers: With other healthcare professionals involved in your care
•Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
•Emergency Situations: To protect health and safety in emergencies
•Regulatory Compliance: With healthcare regulatory bodies as required

Your Privacy Rights

Access Your Data

Request copies of your personal information

Correct Inaccuracies

Request corrections to incorrect information

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your information (where legally permissible)

Data Portability

Transfer your data to another service provider

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

File Complaints

Contact regulatory authorities about privacy concerns

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Active Care Records: Duration of care relationship plus 7 years

Referral Information: 3 years from last contact or as required by law

Legal Requirements: As mandated by healthcare regulations

Website Data and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality and security

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website

Preference Cookies

Remember your language and accessibility preferences

Contact Us

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

Privacy Officer

📧 Email: info@sunriseafc.com

📞 Phone: (617) 466-0460

📞 Phone: (857) 776-6201

📍 Address: 125-135 Library Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Response Time

We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.