Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2010
NY Medical Behavioral Health (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Spravato therapy, talk therapy, and other psychiatric and wellness services.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name, email address, and phone number
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Health-related information submitted through our contact forms or intake process
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Insurance and billing details, when applicable
B. Information Collected Automatically
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IP address, browser type, device information
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Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
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Cookies and analytics tracking data
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes such as:
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Responding to inquiries and appointment requests
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Providing and managing care, including TMS, Spravato, talk therapy, and other services
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Verifying insurance and processing billing
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Improving website performance and user experience
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Sending practice updates or information with your consent
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
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Licensed professionals and authorized staff within NY Medical Behavioral Health
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HIPAA-compliant third-party service providers (e.g., electronic health record systems, scheduling tools, billing platforms)
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Insurance providers for claims and coverage processing
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Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law
4. HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, NY Medical Behavioral Health complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with federal and state privacy laws.
You have rights under HIPAA, including:
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Access to your medical records
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The right to request corrections
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The right to restrict certain uses or disclosures
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The right to receive an accounting of disclosures
To exercise these rights, please contact our office directly at info@TMSforu.com.
5. Use of Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance website functionality and track anonymous usage statistics. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. NY Medical Behavioral Health is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their respective privacy policies.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent. If we learn that information has been collected from a child, we will promptly delete it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure, and we recommend avoiding submission of sensitive health data through non-encrypted forms.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our website after updates indicates your agreement to the new terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
NY Medical Behavioral Health
Email: info@TMSforu.com
Website: www.TMSforu.com