Effective Date: August 9, 2026
Gavdore Integrated Care (“Gavdore Integrated,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, communicate with us, submit information through our online forms, or use our healthcare services.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Gavdore Integrated Care provides compassionate, evidence-based addiction medicine and integrated mental health care. Our services may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, mental health treatment, addiction medicine, and care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
Our services are available to eligible patients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, subject to applicable licensing, telehealth, and service-area requirements.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Gavdore Integrated Care, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
When you contact us, request an appointment, complete a form, or communicate with our team, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address, when provided
- Date of birth, when necessary
- Preferred appointment information
- Insurance information, when applicable
- Information included in messages or forms you voluntarily submit
Health Information
If you become a patient, we may collect health and medical information necessary to provide healthcare services. Protected health information (“PHI”) is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state healthcare privacy requirements, including HIPAA where applicable.
Website and Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
- General website usage information
- Cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Provide and coordinate healthcare services
- Communicate with patients regarding appointments and care
- Process payments when applicable
- Maintain and improve our website and services
- Maintain website security
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
- Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Provide information or communications you have requested
- Maintain appropriate business and healthcare records
We seek to collect and use information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and for providing our services.
4. Protected Health Information and HIPAA
If you become a patient of Gavdore Integrated Care, your protected health information may be subject to federal and state healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our clinical use and disclosure of protected health information are addressed in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, where applicable.
The Notice of Privacy Practices explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed in connection with treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and other circumstances permitted or required by law.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary:
- To healthcare professionals involved in your care
- To vendors and service providers that support our operations
- To scheduling, technology, communication, or administrative service providers
- To payment processors when applicable
- When required or permitted by law
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of patients, staff, or the organization
- With your authorization or at your direction
Third-party service providers that handle information on our behalf may be required to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections.
6. Website Forms and Appointment Requests
Information submitted through appointment forms, contact forms, or other website forms may be used to respond to your request and coordinate services.
Please do not submit highly sensitive medical information through a general website contact form unless the form has been specifically designated as a secure method for transmitting such information.
Submitting an appointment request or contacting Gavdore Integrated Care through the website does not by itself establish a provider-patient relationship.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website usage, maintain security, and improve the user experience.
These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website activity.
You may be able to manage or disable certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
8. Telehealth Privacy
If Gavdore Integrated Care provides telehealth services to you, telehealth appointments may be conducted through a designated technology platform.
We use reasonable safeguards intended to protect the privacy and security of information associated with telehealth services.
Patients are also responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect their privacy, including participating in appointments from a private location and using devices and internet connections that they reasonably believe are secure.
9. Information Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We continually evaluate reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we handle.
10. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling platforms, payment services, social media platforms, educational resources, or other external websites.
Gavdore Integrated Care does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites. Information submitted directly to those services is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
11. Communications
If you provide your telephone number or email address, we may use that information to respond to inquiries, communicate about appointments, provide requested information, or communicate regarding services.
The types of communications and available communication methods may vary depending on your relationship with Gavdore Integrated Care and applicable law.
You may have options to manage certain non-essential communications. Communications necessary for healthcare operations or appointment management may continue where permitted or required.
12. Children’s Privacy
Gavdore Integrated Care’s services and website are not intended to knowingly collect information from children through general website forms unless such collection is appropriate and permitted as part of the services offered.
We do not knowingly use our website to solicit personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website inappropriately, please contact us so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable federal and state law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information or protected health information.
These rights may include, where applicable:
- Requesting access to certain information
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information
- Requesting information about how information is used or disclosed
- Requesting certain restrictions on the use or disclosure of information
- Requesting deletion of certain information where legally permitted
- Withdrawing consent where applicable
Certain information may be subject to legal or regulatory requirements that limit these rights.
To ask about your privacy rights, please contact Gavdore Integrated Care using the contact information provided below.
14. Data Retention
We retain personal information and healthcare information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and as required by applicable laws, regulations, professional requirements, contractual obligations, and legitimate business needs.
Medical records may be retained for periods required by applicable federal and state law.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the most current version.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Gavdore Integrated Care handles your information, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.
Gavdore Integrated Care
New York | New Jersey | Connecticut | Pennsylvania
Email: [Insert official practice email]
Phone: [Insert official practice phone number]
17. Important Medical Disclaimer
Information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Submitting a form, requesting an appointment, visiting this website, or communicating with Gavdore Integrated Care online does not automatically establish a provider-patient relationship.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, seek immediate emergency medical assistance or contact your local emergency services.
Last Updated: August 9, 2026