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Privacy Policy

last updated: april 2026

Upword Speech Therapy respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we help protect it.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and information submitted through contact or intake forms

  • Usage Data: Information collected through analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), including IP address, browser type, device information, and website interactions

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests for services

  • Provide and improve our services

  • Communicate updates or relevant service information

  • Analyze website performance and visitor engagement

  • Maintain website functionality and security

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

HIPAA Compliance & Protected Health Information (PHI)

As a healthcare provider, Upword Speech Therapy complies with applicable HIPAA regulations regarding the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

  • PHI is used only for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or as otherwise permitted or authorized by law

  • We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to help protect PHI

  • Information submitted through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems is handled in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards

Please note that general website forms and standard email may not always be fully secure. When appropriate, we may direct you to a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for sensitive information

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience

  • Understand website usage and performance

 

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure website hosting

  • Encryption where applicable

  • Limiting access to sensitive information


However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Upword Speech Therapy
Email: hello@teamupword.com
Phone: (808) 252-3901
Location: Kailua, Hawaiʻi

Important Note

Clients receiving services will also receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, as required by HIPAA, which explains in greater detail how Protected Health Information may be used and disclosed.

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