Privacy Policy
Private Psych MD
Effective Date: January 17, 2026
Private Psych MD ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (www.privatepsychmd.com) and our psychiatric services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways, including: personal information you provide directly (such as name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and insurance information); health information necessary for treatment (including medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans); payment information for billing purposes; and technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information when you visit our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: provide, maintain, and improve our psychiatric services; communicate with you about appointments, treatment, and administrative matters; process payments and manage your membership; comply with legal obligations, including HIPAA requirements; respond to your inquiries and provide customer support; and send you information about our services with your consent.
3. Protected Health Information (PHI)
Your medical information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality of your protected health information. We will only use or disclose your PHI as permitted or required by law, for treatment purposes, for payment activities, for healthcare operations, or with your written authorization.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in limited circumstances: with healthcare providers involved in your care; with business associates who perform services on our behalf and are bound by HIPAA requirements; to comply with legal obligations or court orders; to protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice or others; or with your written consent.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your information, including: the right to access and receive a copy of your medical records; the right to request amendments to your records; the right to receive an accounting of disclosures; the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures; the right to request confidential communications; and the right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for payment processing, scheduling, and telehealth. These services have their own privacy policies. We require all third-party service providers who handle your information to maintain appropriate security measures and comply with applicable privacy laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: contact@privatepsychmd.com or through our website at www.privatepsychmd.com/contact-me.
