Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Effective Date: April 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Addiction Accountability Adherence Initiative (“AAAI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides a compliance monitoring platform that supports individuals in substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, their care teams, and their loved ones. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect through AAAIusa.com and our associated services (the “Service”), how we use and share that information, and the choices and rights you have.

Because we handle sensitive health information, portions of the Service are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2. For a technical description of our safeguards, see our HIPAA Compliance & Data Security page.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register, we collect your name, email address, password (stored in hashed form), and the role you select (Client, Professional, or Support).

Health and Recovery Information

For users enrolled as Clients, we collect information necessary to monitor compliance with a recovery program, which may include:

Substance test results and testing dates

Meeting attendance logs (e.g., AA, NA, SMART Recovery)

Documents you upload (treatment records, evaluations, correspondence)

Compliance notes and evaluations submitted by authorized care team members

Care team directory information you choose to share

Technical and Usage Information

We automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and log data describing how you interact with the Service. This information is used for security, abuse prevention, and to maintain service quality.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and operate the compliance monitoring Service you enrolled in

To allow authorized care team members to coordinate around your recovery program

To authenticate users, enforce role-based access, and secure the platform

To maintain audit logs required under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

To communicate with you about your account, program, or service updates

To comply with legal obligations and respond to valid legal requests

To improve the Service through aggregated, de-identified analytics

We do not sell your personal information or health information, and we do not use it for advertising purposes.

4. Legal Basis: HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2

Protected health information (PHI) handled through the Service is safeguarded under HIPAA. Substance use disorder treatment records receive the additional protections of 42 CFR Part 2, which generally prohibits disclosure of SUD records without specific, written consent.

Our HIPAA Compliance & Data Security page describes the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards we apply to PHI, including encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and Business Associate Agreements with our service providers.

5. How We Share Information

We share information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit, written consent — for example, when you authorize a professional or support contact to view your records

With members of the care team you have enrolled, limited to the data their role requires

With service providers (e.g., hosting, database, email) that operate under Business Associate Agreements and confidentiality obligations

When required by law, valid subpoena, court order, or as permitted by 42 CFR Part 2

To protect the safety of a user or another person in a genuine emergency, to the extent permitted by law

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the same privacy commitments

Your recovery data belongs to you. We will never sell, rent, or trade your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active and for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required, we delete or de-identify it in a secure manner. You may request deletion of your account and associated records at any time, subject to retention periods required by law.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of your records, you may have the right to:

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Access the personal and health information we hold about you

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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

3

Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements

4

Revoke consent previously given to share information with a care team member

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Receive a copy of your records in a portable format where applicable

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File a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@aaaiusa.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use strictly necessary cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and secure your session. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, and we do not track you across other websites for marketing purposes.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from signing in or using parts of the Service.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us information may contact us at support@aaaiusa.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or the Service. When we make material changes, we will notify users by email or through an in-product notice and update the Effective Date above. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Notice

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and is not legal advice. AAAI is a compliance monitoring platform, not a healthcare provider. If you have questions about how your records are handled by a specific clinician, care team member, or treatment program, please contact that provider directly.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We are happy to answer any questions about how your information is collected, used, or protected.

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