Privacy Policy

Therapete Psychiatry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through therapetepsychiatry.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

• Information you provide: your name, phone number, email address, appointment preferences, payment preference (insurance or self-pay) and any message you send through our appointment request or contact forms, by phone, chat or email.
• Information collected automatically: technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and time spent on the Website, collected through server logs and cookies.

2. Health Information

Please do not submit detailed medical information through Website forms or chat. Health information you share with us as a patient is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and is handled according to our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to patients and available on request.

3. How We Use Information

• To respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
• To verify insurance coverage at your request
• To send appointment-related communications
• To operate, secure and improve the Website
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work properly as a result.

5. Sharing of Information

We share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate the Website and our practice (for example, hosting, email, scheduling or chat providers), when you ask us to (for example, to verify insurance), or when required by law. These providers may use information only to perform services for us.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may include third-party features such as live chat, fonts or embedded content, and links to other websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for them.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections, to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law and professional record-keeping rules.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted through the Website, and you may opt out of non-essential communications at any time. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws. Contact us using the details below to make a request.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online. Care for minors is arranged with a parent or legal guardian.

11. Emergencies

The Website, forms and chat are not monitored for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

Therapete Psychiatry
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Email: admin@therapetepsychiatry.com