Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/14/2025 | Effective Date: 05/01/2025

Your privacy is essential to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with Goliath Advocacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

• Personal information you provide (name, email, phone number, address)
• Health and disability-related information necessary for our services
• Communication records from emails, calls, and sessions
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
  
  How We Use Your Information
  We use your information to:
  
  
• Provide advocacy, support, and therapeutic services
• Communicate about appointments and services
• Improve our programs and website functionality
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  
  Confidentiality and Sharing
  We follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain strict confidentiality. We only share your information:
  
  
• With your written consent
• When required by law
• To prevent harm to yourself or others
• With service providers bound by confidentiality agreements
  
  Data Security
  We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data storage and restricted access to authorized personnel only.
  
  Data Retention
  We retain your information as required by law and professional standards, typically 7 years after services end, unless longer retention is required.
  
  Your Rights
  You have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion (where legally permissible)
• Withdraw consent for certain uses
  
  Contact Us For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights.

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with a revised effective date.