Privacy Policy
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Lee Psychiatry PLLC ("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 visit our website at https://lee-psychiatry.com or contact us through our forms or by phone. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide through our contact form.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages (collected via Google Analytics).
- Communications: Records of correspondence if you contact us by email, phone, or our web form.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments
- Send appointment reminders and follow-up communications
- Send SMS messages related to your care and appointments (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. SMS / Text Messaging
Mobile Messaging Consent & Opt-Out
- By submitting our contact form, you consent to receiving SMS messages from Lee Psychiatry PLLC regarding your appointment or care.
- Messages and Data Rates may apply. Message frequency will vary.
- Reply HELP at any time to receive assistance.
- Reply STOP at any time to opt out of SMS messaging. You will receive a confirmation message and no further texts will be sent.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., scheduling platforms, email delivery), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Lee Psychiatry PLLC, our patients, or others.
We do not share your mobile phone number or SMS consent data with any third party for marketing or promotional purposes.
5. HIPAA Notice
As a healthcare provider, Lee Psychiatry PLLC is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to patients separately. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and does not supersede our HIPAA obligations.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Analytics tracking is only activated after you accept our cookie consent banner. You may decline cookies at any time through your browser settings or by declining the consent banner. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
- Opt out of email communications by following the unsubscribe link
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Lee Psychiatry PLLC
19261 FM 1485 Rd, Suite C
New Caney, TX 77357
Phone: (281) 672-9232
Email: [email protected]