Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Simply Speech Services LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is a licensed speech-language pathology practice based in New Jersey, founded and led by Shanisa Hendricks, M.S., CCC-SLP. We provide speech-language therapy, evaluations, early intervention services, and school district staffing services.

You can reach us at:
Email: shendricks@simplyspeechservices.com
Phone: 732-893-7673
Location: New Jersey (telehealth also available)

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number
• Health and clinical information — case history, evaluation results, treatment notes, and other information necessary to provide speech-language services
• Communication records — messages or inquiries submitted through our contact form or by email
• Billing information — payment details for services rendered (Simply Speech Services LLC is private pay only)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, schedule, and coordinate speech-language therapy and evaluation services
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our website contact form
• Maintain clinical records as required by law and professional standards
• Process payments for services
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA
• Communicate with referring physicians, schools, or other providers with your authorization

4. HIPAA & Protected Health Information

As a healthcare provider, Simply Speech Services LLC is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) — including evaluation results, clinical notes, diagnoses, and treatment records — is handled in strict accordance with HIPAA regulations.

We will not disclose your PHI to third parties without your written authorization, except as permitted by law (such as for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, or as required by court order or public health authorities).

Upon beginning services, you will receive a separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices that outlines your rights regarding your health information in greater detail.

5. Information Shared With Third Parties

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

• With other treating providers or schools when you have provided written authorization
• With payment processors to complete billing transactions
• As required by New Jersey state law or federal law
• To protect the safety of a client or others, as permitted by HIPAA

Our website contact form is powered by Formspree. Information submitted through the form is transmitted securely and subject to Formspree's privacy policy.

6. Website & Cookies

Our website does not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics tools. We do not collect information about your browsing behavior on our site beyond what you voluntarily submit through the contact form.

Our site uses Google Fonts (loaded from Google's servers), which may log your IP address in accordance with Google's privacy policy.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Clinical records are stored securely in compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you have concerns about the security of your information, please contact us directly.

8. Children's Privacy

We provide services to children as a core part of our practice, including early intervention services for children from birth through age 3. When collecting information about a minor, we obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian. We do not collect personal information from children directly through this website.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal or health information that we hold
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request restrictions on how we use your information (subject to HIPAA limitations)
• Receive a copy of your clinical records upon written request
• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated

10. Retention of Records

Clinical and business records are retained in accordance with New Jersey state law and professional licensing requirements. Adult records are generally retained for a minimum of 7 years; records for minors are retained until the client reaches age 23 (7 years past the age of majority), or longer as required by law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

• Email: shendricks@simplyspeechservices.com
• Phone: 732-893-7673