privacy

Effective Date: October 6, 2026
Last Updated: October 6, 2026

ADL Monitoring of Maryland (“ADL Monitoring,” “ADL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and sensitive information entrusted to us.

ADL Monitoring of Maryland provides alcohol and drug monitoring and testing services, including SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring®, SCRAM Remote Breath®, SCRAM GPS® Location Tracking, drug patch monitoring, drug testing, alcohol testing, court-ordered testing, and the Safe Parenting Compliance Program.

Because our services may involve highly sensitive personal information, including alcohol and drug testing results and location information, we take the confidentiality and security of that information seriously.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and in connection with our services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending on the services you receive and how you interact with ADL Monitoring, we may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Information

We may collect:

Full name
Date of birth
Mailing address
Physical address
Telephone number
Email address
Driver's license or other identification information
Emergency contact information
Employer information
Attorney information
Court or probation information
Referral information
Account and billing information
Payment information
Information provided through forms, email, telephone calls, or other communications

Alcohol and Drug Testing Information

When you use our testing or monitoring services, we may collect information including:

Alcohol testing results
Drug testing results
Drug screening results
Drug patch results
Test dates and times
Testing locations
Specimen collection information
Chain-of-custody information
Missed or refused tests
Late tests
Dilute or otherwise invalid specimens
Test scheduling information
Compliance or non-compliance information
Other information necessary to administer or document a monitoring program

Continuous Alcohol Monitoring Information

For clients participating in a continuous alcohol monitoring program, information may include:

Alcohol monitoring readings
Monitoring alerts
Device status
Device installation and removal information
Device compliance information
Tamper or obstruction alerts
Monitoring dates and times
Other information generated by the monitoring equipment or associated monitoring system

GPS and Location Information

If you participate in a GPS monitoring program, including SCRAM GPS®, we may collect precise location information, which may include:

GPS location
Date and time associated with location information
Location history
Geofences
Entry into or departure from designated locations
Monitoring alerts
Device status
Tampering or interference information
Other information generated by the GPS monitoring system

Because precise location information can be highly sensitive, ADL Monitoring limits its use to purposes associated with the applicable monitoring service and authorized reporting requirements.

Safe Parenting Compliance Program Information

If you participate in the Safe Parenting Compliance Program, we may collect information necessary to administer and document the program, which may include:

Testing and monitoring results
Testing dates and times
Compliance information
Court or legal requirements
Authorized contact information
Parenting or visitation-related monitoring information
Communications concerning compliance
Information necessary to provide reports to authorized parties

2. INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

When you visit the ADL Monitoring of Maryland website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Date and time of website visits
Referring website
General website usage information

We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve our website.

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

ADL Monitoring of Maryland may use information we collect to:

Provide alcohol and drug monitoring services
Provide alcohol and drug testing services
Administer SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring®
Administer SCRAM Remote Breath® services
Administer SCRAM GPS® monitoring
Administer drug patch monitoring
Administer the Safe Parenting Compliance Program
Schedule testing and monitoring appointments
Maintain client records
Document testing and monitoring activity
Document compliance or non-compliance with applicable requirements
Generate authorized monitoring and testing reports
Communicate with clients
Communicate with authorized referral sources
Communicate with courts, probation departments, attorneys, employers, treatment providers, or other authorized parties when appropriate
Process payments
Respond to questions and requests
Maintain and improve our services and website
Protect the security of our systems
Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, subpoenas, and other legal requirements
Protect the rights, safety, and property of ADL Monitoring, our clients, and others

We will not use sensitive monitoring information for unrelated purposes unless authorized by the individual or otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.

4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

ADL Monitoring of Maryland does not sell clients' alcohol or drug testing results, monitoring results, or precise location information.

We may disclose information when necessary to provide our services, fulfill an authorized monitoring program, comply with legal requirements, or otherwise as permitted by applicable law.

Depending on the circumstances, information may be disclosed to:

The individual receiving monitoring or testing services
Courts
Probation departments
Pretrial services
Attorneys
Employers, where applicable and authorized
Treatment providers, where applicable and authorized
Government agencies
Monitoring or referral agencies
Authorized family or parenting-program participants
Laboratories and testing facilities
SCRAM or other monitoring technology providers
Vendors and service providers assisting ADL Monitoring
Payment processors
Technology, hosting, communications, and record-management providers
Attorneys, accountants, auditors, insurers, and other professional advisors
Law enforcement or governmental authorities when legally required or permitted
Other individuals or organizations specifically authorized to receive information

ADL Monitoring seeks to limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

5. COURT-ORDERED AND AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURES

Many ADL Monitoring of Maryland clients participate in programs as a result of a court order, probation requirement, legal agreement, custody or parenting arrangement, employment requirement, or other monitoring requirement.

When information is collected or maintained for such a program, ADL Monitoring may provide applicable testing, monitoring, compliance, or reporting information to the individuals or organizations authorized or required to receive that information.

This may include courts, probation departments, attorneys, government agencies, employers, monitoring agencies, or other authorized parties.

The scope and timing of disclosures may depend upon the applicable court order, contract, authorization, monitoring agreement, or legal requirement.

6. GPS AND LOCATION PRIVACY

For clients enrolled in GPS monitoring, ADL Monitoring of Maryland may collect and maintain precise location information generated by the applicable monitoring equipment.

Location information may be used to:

Monitor compliance with an applicable monitoring requirement
Identify entry into or departure from designated areas
Generate monitoring alerts
Document compliance
Investigate potential violations or tampering
Generate reports
Provide information to authorized parties

ADL Monitoring does not use GPS monitoring information for unrelated advertising or marketing purposes.

We do not sell precise location information.

7. SENSITIVE INFORMATION

ADL Monitoring of Maryland recognizes that alcohol and drug testing results, monitoring results, behavioral information, and precise location information can be highly sensitive.

We seek to collect only information reasonably necessary to provide the requested monitoring or testing services and to fulfill applicable legal, contractual, or program requirements.

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect sensitive information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. WEBSITE FORMS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Our website may provide contact forms, service inquiry forms, appointment requests, or other methods of contacting ADL Monitoring of Maryland.

Please do not submit highly sensitive information, including detailed drug or alcohol testing information, through a general website contact form unless the form specifically requests that information.

General email and website forms may not provide the same level of security as a designated secure client portal or other secure communication method.

If you need to provide sensitive monitoring or testing information, please use the secure communication method provided by ADL Monitoring when available.

9. TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAIL

If you provide your telephone number or email address, ADL Monitoring of Maryland may use that information to communicate with you regarding:

Appointments
Testing reminders
Monitoring services
Account information
Billing
Service-related communications
Requests you have made
Other communications related to your services

Where required, ADL Monitoring of Maryland will obtain appropriate consent before sending marketing text messages or other communications subject to applicable law.

You may be able to opt out of certain non-essential communications by following the instructions provided in the applicable communication or by contacting ADL Monitoring.

10. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate the website
Maintain website functionality
Improve website performance
Understand website traffic
Analyze website usage
Improve the user experience
Protect the website against fraud or abuse

We may use third-party analytics or website service providers for these purposes.

You may control certain cookies through your web browser settings.

11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

ADL Monitoring of Maryland may use third-party companies and service providers to assist with business operations.

These providers may include:

Website hosting providers
Website management providers
Scheduling platforms
Payment processors
Email providers
Text messaging providers
Cloud storage providers
Monitoring technology providers
Testing laboratories
Information technology providers
Analytics providers
Customer service providers

These providers may have access to information when reasonably necessary to perform services on behalf of ADL Monitoring.

ADL Monitoring of Maryland expects applicable service providers to maintain appropriate safeguards for information entrusted to them.

12. PAYMENT INFORMATION

If you make a payment to ADL Monitoring of Maryland through a third-party payment processor, your payment information may be collected and processed by that payment provider.

Payment information may include:

Name
Billing address
Credit or debit card information
Payment amount
Transaction information

ADL Monitoring of Maryland does not intend to retain complete credit or debit card numbers on its own systems when payment processing is handled by a third-party payment provider.

Third-party payment providers may have their own privacy policies and security practices.

13. INFORMATION SECURITY

ADL Monitoring of Maryland maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal and sensitive information.

Security measures may include:

Access controls
Password protection
Authentication procedures
Restricted employee access
Confidentiality requirements
Secure electronic systems
Physical safeguards
Data backup procedures
Vendor security controls
Monitoring of systems for unauthorized activity

No electronic transmission, storage system, website, or communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, while ADL Monitoring of Maryland works to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. DATA RETENTION

ADL Monitoring of Maryland retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide monitoring and testing services
Fulfill contractual obligations
Fulfill court or monitoring requirements
Maintain appropriate business records
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Resolve disputes
Protect our legal rights
Maintain financial and accounting records
Meet applicable record-retention requirements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the services provided, and applicable legal or contractual requirements.

15. DATA BREACHES AND SECURITY INCIDENTS

If ADL Monitoring of Maryland determines that a security incident has resulted in unauthorized access to personal information, we will investigate the incident and take reasonable steps to contain and address it.

When notification is required by applicable federal or Maryland law, ADL Monitoring of Maryland will provide notice in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

16. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include, where applicable:

Requesting access to certain personal information
Requesting correction of inaccurate personal information
Requesting deletion of certain personal information
Requesting information about how personal information is collected or used
Requesting information regarding certain disclosures
Exercising other rights provided by applicable Maryland or federal law

Certain information may be excluded from these rights when retention, use, or disclosure is required or permitted by law, court order, contract, or other applicable authority.

To submit a privacy request, please contact ADL Monitoring using the information below.

17. NOT A HIPAA NOTICE

ADL Monitoring of Maryland is not representing through this Privacy Policy that it is a covered entity or business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).

The privacy and security protections applicable to information handled by ADL Monitoring may arise from other federal or state laws, contractual requirements, court orders, monitoring agreements, and ADL Monitoring's own privacy and security practices.

Nothing in this section is intended to limit any privacy protection that may apply to information under applicable law.

18. CHILDREN'S INFORMATION

Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.

Some ADL Monitoring of Maryland services, including the Safe Parenting Compliance Program, may involve information concerning minors as part of an authorized monitoring or compliance program.

When information concerning a minor is collected, ADL Monitoring of Maryland will handle that information in accordance with the applicable program requirements and applicable law.

19. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including websites operated by monitoring technology providers or other organizations.

ADL Monitoring of Maryland is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

20. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

ADL Monitoring of Maryland may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for the most current information regarding our privacy practices.

21. CONTACT ADL MONITORING OF MARYLAND

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

ADL Monitoring of Maryland
100 West Road

Towson, MD 21204

Phone: 410-690-3740
Email: info@adl-md.com
Website: www.adl-md.com

For privacy requests, please include sufficient information for us to identify your request and respond appropriately.

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