Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026

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Brandis Center Inc. ("Brandis Center," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of everyone who visits our website. Protecting your privacy is more than a legal obligation—it is one of our core values. Families place an extraordinary amount of trust in us, and we are committed to handling your personal information with professionalism, respect, and integrity.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

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Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information including:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Mailing address

• Child's age or date of birth (when voluntarily submitted)

• Insurance information (when voluntarily submitted)

• Employment application information

• Any additional information you choose to provide through contact forms or other website submissions.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on our website

• Referring website

• General website usage statistics

 

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to your questions or requests.

• Contact prospective clients and families.

• Verify insurance eligibility or determine service availability.

• Process employment inquiries and applications.

• Improve our website and user experience.

• Maintain website security.

• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Brandis Center does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

 

Client Privacy and Photography

Respecting the privacy of the children and families we serve is fundamental to our mission.

As a matter of company policy, Brandis Center does not publish or use photographs or videos of our clients or their families on our website, social media platforms, printed marketing materials, advertisements, or other promotional materials—even when permission or consent has been offered.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to receive services in a private, respectful environment. Our commitment is to earn your trust through the quality of our care—not through the stories or images of the families we serve.

 

Protected Health Information (HIPAA)

Brandis Center complies with applicable federal and Massachusetts privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), regarding the protection of patient information.

While we take reasonable measures to safeguard information submitted through our website, public internet forms should not be used to transmit sensitive medical information unless specifically requested by Brandis Center staff.

If you are an existing client and need to provide confidential clinical information, please contact our office directly for the appropriate secure communication method.

 

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance the visitor experience.

These technologies may collect anonymous information regarding website usage but do not identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide personal information.

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

Third-Party Services

Our website may utilize trusted third-party services, including website hosting, mapping services, scheduling tools, analytics providers, embedded content, or social media integrations.

These third-party providers maintain their own privacy practices, and Brandis Center encourages visitors to review their respective privacy policies.

 

Employment Information

Information submitted through employment applications is used solely for evaluating candidates for employment with Brandis Center Inc. and is retained in accordance with applicable employment and record-retention requirements.

 

Data Security

Brandis Center maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information submitted through our website.

Although we work diligently to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, caregivers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community members.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.

 

Your Rights

You may contact Brandis Center to:

• Request access to personal information you have submitted through our website.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of information when permitted by applicable law.

• Ask questions regarding this Privacy Policy.

 

Changes to This Policy

Brandis Center may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When updates are made, the revised Effective Date will be posted at the top of this page.

 

Contact Us

Brandis Center Inc.

54 Main St.

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Phone: (774) 241-0001

Email: info@brandiscenter.com