Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 23, 2025

At K.O. Speech & Myo – Chicago, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit this site or contact us through a form, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you include in a message or contact form

If you become a client, additional information may be collected as part of providing speech-language and orofacial myofunctional therapy. All personal health information is stored and managed securely using a HIPAA-compliant platform (SimplePractice).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to inquiries or contact requests

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Provide therapy services

  • Send practice-related updates (if requested)

  • Improve the performance and security of this website

3. Data Storage & Security

We are committed to protecting your information. All health-related data is handled through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant electronic health records platform. No Protected Health Information (PHI) is stored on this website directly.

Our site may also use cookies or third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to gather basic, anonymized data to enhance user experience and website functionality.

4. Information Sharing

Your personal information is never sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes. We may share information only when necessary in the following situations:

  • With your written authorization

  • As required by law (e.g., in response to a court order or mandated reporting)

  • With HIPAA-compliant service providers who assist in managing our services (e.g., scheduling, billing)

  • When there is risk of harm to yourself or others, in accordance with legal obligations

5. Your Rights as a Client

If you receive services from K.O. Speech & Myo – Chicago, you have rights under HIPAA and applicable law, including:

  • The right to access and request a copy of your records

  • The right to request corrections to your information

  • The right to limit how your information is shared

  • The right to receive a copy of our full Notice of Privacy Practices

  • The right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy policies of these third-party websites.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or our practice operations. The effective date at the top of this page will always show when the latest update was made.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

K.O. Speech & Myo – Chicago
Email: kristen@kospeechandmyo.com
Phone: (872) 287-0234
Health Record Platform: SimplePractice (HIPAA-Compliant)

Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

To view our full Notice of Privacy Practices, click here or request a copy by emailing kristen@kospeechandmyo.com.