Privacy Policy
Introduction
Shannon Murphy & Associates is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website shannonmurphyassociates.com or engage with our practice.
This policy is in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other U.S. federal and state regulations.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information through our website:
A. Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide via contact forms, appointment requests, or newsletters:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Reason for inquiry or other messages
B. Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you submit sensitive health information through our secure forms or client portal, it is treated as PHI and protected under HIPAA.
C. Automatically Collected Data
We may use tools like cookies, Google Analytics, or other third-party services to collect anonymized data such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
How We Will Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
Deliver mental health services (via HIPAA-compliant platforms)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations
We will never sell or rent your information to third parties.
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We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”