Privacy Policy
At The ABAcore Therapy, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of the families we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us through this website. Please read it carefully.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@theabacore.com.
1. Who We Are
The ABAcore Therapy is a BCBA-supervised Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider serving children and families across Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Contact:
The ABAcore Therapy
Miami-Dade County, FL
Phone: 305-951-6350
Email: info@theabacore.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly
When you fill out our consultation request form, you may provide:
- Your name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- General information about your child (age, concerns, goals)
- Your preferred language for communication
- Any additional information you choose to share in the message field
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search terms
This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools (see Section 5 on Cookies).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to your consultation request and schedule a free 20-minute call
- To communicate with you about our services and your child’s needs
- To improve our website and user experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Share Your Information
We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use trusted third-party tools to operate our website and manage form submissions (such as our contact form plugin). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of rights: We may share information to protect the safety, rights, or property of The ABAcore Therapy, our clients, or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve your experience.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., language preference, form security tokens). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site. We may use Google Analytics or similar tools for this purpose.
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use our website. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect certain functionality.
6. Health Information and HIPAA
Please be aware that information submitted through our website contact form — including any details about your child’s diagnosis, behavior, or health — is not transmitted through a HIPAA-compliant channel and does not establish a provider-patient relationship.
Once you become a client of The ABAcore Therapy, all clinical information and records will be handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Florida state law. A separate Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided to you at the start of services.
We strongly recommend that you do not include sensitive health details in the website contact form. If you need to share clinical information, please call us directly at 305-951-6350.
7. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and inquiry information for as long as necessary to respond to your request and for a reasonable period thereafter in case you contact us again. If you become a client, your records are retained in accordance with applicable Florida healthcare regulations.
You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at info@theabacore.com.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to opt out: Opt out of any non-essential communications from us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@theabacore.com. We will respond within 30 days.
California residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at the email above.
Florida residents
Florida residents have rights under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) regarding access, correction, deletion, and opt-out of the processing of personal data. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are designed for families of children with ASD and developmental needs. However, our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. All information submitted through our website is provided by parents or legal guardians on behalf of their child.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us immediately at info@theabacore.com.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, scheduling tools or resource pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through our website.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
