Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 22, 2026
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

RBCAT Rehab - Behavioral Care & Addiction Treatment ("RBCAT Rehab," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (rbcat.org) or interact with our addiction treatment services at our Huntington Beach, California facility.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name, phone number, email address, and mailing address
• Insurance information for verification purposes
• Health and medical history provided during assessments
• Information submitted through contact forms or phone inquiries
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to our admissions team

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources
• Device information and screen resolution
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our addiction treatment programs
• To verify insurance eligibility and process admissions
• To provide clinical treatment and care at our Huntington Beach facility
• To improve our website, services, and patient experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA
• To communicate important updates regarding our treatment center

3. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

As a healthcare provider, RBCAT Rehab is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations. We maintain the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

PHI includes any individually identifiable health information related to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services. RBCAT Rehab will not use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization except as permitted or required by HIPAA, including:

• Treatment: Sharing information among your care team at our facility to provide coordinated treatment
• Payment: Submitting claims to your insurance provider for treatment services rendered
• Healthcare Operations: Internal quality improvement, staff training, and compliance activities
• Legal Requirements: Responding to court orders, subpoenas, or public health reporting obligations

42 CFR Part 2 Compliance

As a substance use disorder treatment facility, RBCAT Rehab also complies with 42 CFR Part 2, which provides additional protections for patient records related to substance use disorder treatment. These records receive heightened confidentiality protections and generally cannot be disclosed without written patient consent.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

• Right to Access: You may request copies of your health records
• Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your health information
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI
• Right to Request Restrictions: You may request limitations on the use or disclosure of your PHI
• Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or location
• Right to a Copy of This Notice: You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

RBCAT Rehab does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, or administrative functions, bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Safety: To protect the health and safety of patients, staff, or the public
• With Consent: When you have provided written authorization for disclosure

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

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

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve our services
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

RBCAT Rehab implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure data storage, and regular security assessments.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to opt out of certain data processing activities
• Right to data portability

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Policy

RBCAT Rehab may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact: