Privacy Policy

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Substance Abuse Prevention Institute (SAPI)

Substance Abuse Prevention Institute (SAPI) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our programs and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

SAPI may collect personal information necessary to provide program services, including but not limited to:

• Full name
   
• Phone number
   
• Email address
   
• Date of birth
   
• Court or referral information
   
• Registration and attendance details
   
• Payment information
   

We collect information when individuals register for programs, communicate with our staff, complete forms, or otherwise interact with SAPI.

Personal information is used for legitimate program and administrative purposes, including:

• Program registration and scheduling
   
• Verification of attendance and completion
   
• Communication regarding program details, reminders, and updates
   
• Responding to inquiries
   
• Payment processing
   
• Compliance with court or legal requirements
   

Information is not used for marketing unrelated to SAPI services.

SAPI may communicate with individuals using:

• Phone calls
   
• Email
   
• Text messaging (via Textline)
   

Text messages are used for program-related communication only, such as scheduling, reminders, and administrative questions. Text messaging is not used for emergencies or clinical counseling. Individuals may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. Message and data rates may apply.

SAPI does not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary, including:

• With courts, probation departments, or referral sources for verification of attendance or completion
   
• With service providers who assist in operating our programs (e.g., scheduling or communication platforms), under confidentiality agreements
   
• When required by law, subpoena, or court order
   
• To protect the safety of participants, staff, or the public
   

While SAPI respects confidentiality, it may be limited in circumstances involving:

• Threats of harm to self or others
   
• Suspected abuse or neglect as required by law
   
• Court-mandated reporting requirements
   

SAPI takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Access to information is limited to authorized personnel only.

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill program, legal, and record-keeping requirements. Information is securely disposed of when no longer required.

SAPI services are available to individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

SAPI’s website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. SAPI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

SAPI reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website or made available upon request.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Substance Abuse Prevention Institute (SAPI)
Website: www.sapiovi.com