Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide Directly: This includes your name, email address, phone number, insurance details, and any information you submit through contact forms, appointment requests, or client intake documents.
- Automatically Collected Information: Our website may collect usage data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site, using cookies or analytics tools.
2. Use of Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Schedule appointments and manage clinical care
- Communicate updates, reminders, or administrative messages
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA
3. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our website or deliver services (e.g., scheduling platforms or secure email providers).
As Required by Law: We may disclose information if legally required to do so (e.g., to comply with court orders or subpoenas).
With Your Consent:

We may share information with your explicit permission, for example, during care coordination with another provider.
4. HIPAA Compliance
If you become a client, your health information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All personal health information (PHI) is handled according to HIPAA regulations, and you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices detailing those protections.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies to track website activity and improve your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
- Opt out of certain communications at any time
- To make any of these requests, please contact us directly using the information below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the website after changes means you accept the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Dynamic Minds Counseling Service, LLC
intake@dmcsmd.com
443-966-3204
dmcsmd.com