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Privacy Policy

Parker Therapeutic Services, Inc. (“PTS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of visitors to our website located at www.parkertherapeutic.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Parker Therapeutic Services, Inc. is located at 940 Madison Avenue, Suite 203, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.


1. Information We Collect


1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Site:

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  • Contact Form Submissions: When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name.

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1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies:

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  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns.

  • Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.

  • Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, access times, referring website addresses, and other standard server log information.

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1.3 Google Analytics


We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often visitors access the Site, which pages they visit, and which other sites they visited prior to coming to our Site. We use the information obtained from Google Analytics to improve the Site and our services.
Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. The information generated by the Google Analytics cookie about your use of the Site is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.


2. How We Use Your Information


We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries: We use the information you provide through our contact form to respond to your questions and requests.

  • To send newsletters: If you subscribe, we use your email address to send periodic newsletters containing news, updates, program information, and events related to PTS.

  • To improve the Site: We use analytics data to understand how visitors interact with the Site, identify technical issues, and make improvements.

  • To maintain security: We use log data and technical information to detect and prevent unauthorized access, abuse, or fraudulent activity.

  • To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information as necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.

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3. How We Share Your Information


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

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  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, sending newsletters, or performing other business functions on our behalf (such as email marketing platforms and website hosting providers). These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order, subpoena, or government regulation).

  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PTS, our users, or the public.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies


Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies (including those set by Google Analytics) allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve Site performance. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the Site.

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Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.


5. Data Retention


We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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  • Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our records, typically no longer than [INSERT TIME PERIOD, e.g., 24 months].

  • Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion of your information.

  • Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained in accordance with Google’s data retention policies.

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6. Data Security


We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS), secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls limiting who within our organization can access personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.


7. Children’s Privacy


The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided below, and we will work to remove that information from our systems.


8. Your Rights and Choices


Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

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  • Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email, or by contacting us directly.

  • Opt-Out of Analytics: You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.


9. State-Specific Privacy Rights


If you are a resident of a state with specific consumer privacy legislation (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act or the Maryland Online Consumer Protection Act), you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. PTS does not sell personal information and does not use personal information for targeted advertising purposes.
To the extent required by applicable state law, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which your information is collected, the business purpose for collecting your information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share your information.


10. Health Information Notice


This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Site. Parker Therapeutic Services, Inc., as a therapeutic foster care agency, may collect and maintain protected health information (“PHI”) in the course of providing its clinical and foster care services. The collection, use, and disclosure of PHI is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Maryland health privacy laws, and is addressed in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to clients and foster families as required by law.
This website Privacy Policy does not govern or apply to any PHI collected in the context of PTS’s therapeutic or foster care services. If you have questions about how PTS handles PHI, please contact us directly.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.


12. Contact Information


If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Parker Therapeutic Services, Inc.
940 Madison Avenue, Suite 203
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: (410) 800-4480
Email: info@parkertxservices.com

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