Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 07/25/2025
Point North Psychological Services (“we,” “our,” or “the practice”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information obtained through this website. This policy applies solely to information collected by this site and does not substitute for the Notice of Privacy Practices provided to patients receiving clinical services in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information through this website when you:
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Fill out a contact form
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Send us an email
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Subscribe to any newsletters or updates
Information collected may include your name, phone number, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
2. Use of Information
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
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Respond to your inquiries
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Contact you regarding appointment scheduling or services
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Improve our website and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Confidentiality and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but please note that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. Contact forms and email communication may not be fully encrypted. We recommend not including sensitive personal or clinical information in online submissions.
If you are a current or prospective patient, protected health information (PHI) is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, provided to you at the outset of treatment.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-personally identifiable information for website traffic analysis and improvement. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
6. Minors
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental or legal guardian consent.
7. Your Rights
If you are a resident of New York State, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of personal information collected through this site. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Point North Psychological Services
office@pointnorthpsych.com
(631)-623-2179
