At Harden Mental Health Services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hardenmentalhealthservices.com

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you contact us through our Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide to facilitate communication or services. This is always at your own discretion.

• Health Information: As part of our therapy services, you may provide health-related information. Please be limited in the information you provide in any contact form and it remains your choice as to what you provide. We handle this information with the utmost care and in accordance with relevant laws (e.g., HIPAA).

• Website Usage Information: We may collect information about how you access and use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other data related to your interaction with our website through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage consultations for therapy services.

• To communicate with you about appointments, inquiries, and service-related matters.

• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns.

• To comply with legal obligations and protect your safety.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to and correction of your personal information.

• Data Retention: We retain your personal and health information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

• Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can modify your browser settings to control cookie preferences, but disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

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 an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Harden Mental Health Services
Diana Harden, LCPC
443-653-7460
diana@hardenmentalhealth.com