1. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

As a licensed psychotherapist, Dr. Megan Rotondo complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any personal health information (“PHI”) you may share with us through intake forms, email, or other communication methods will be handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security rules.

We do not collect or store PHI through the Site unless explicitly submitted through a secure form. For clinical matters or to discuss your care, please contact us directly through phone or secure communication platforms rather than general email.

For a copy of Dr. Rotondo’s full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, please request it via email at contact@drmeganrotondo.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information through the Site:

• Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide:
  This includes name, email address, phone number, or any other details provided through contact forms or appointment requests.
  

• Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically:
  We may collect anonymized data about your visit to the Site through cookies, log files, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics. This includes IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Use of Information

We use the information collected via the Site to:

• Respond to inquiries or appointment requests.

• Improve the Site and your experience.

• Monitor usage for security and maintenance purposes.

• Communicate updates, only if explicitly requested or opted in.
  

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Email Communication

Please be aware that email communication is not a secure or HIPAA-compliant method for transmitting personal health information. We recommend not including sensitive or personal health details when emailing us at contact@drmeganrotondo.com.

If you need to share clinical or personal information, please request a secure communication method.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

We encourage you to use secure methods when disclosing personal information related to your care.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., online scheduling platforms, directories). These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or services of any third-party site.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage and improve functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit your experience on our Site.

We may use tools such as Google Analytics, which collect non-identifiable user behavior data to better understand how our website is used.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for or directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Your Rights

If you are a client, you have rights under HIPAA, including the right to access and request corrections to your health information. For more information or to exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

You may also:

• Request that we limit how we use or disclose your information.

• Request a list of disclosures we have made of your PHI.

• Withdraw your consent for us to contact you via email.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted will be deemed acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to request a copy of our full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact:

Dr. Megan Rotondo, Psychologist
Email: contact@drmeganrotondo.com
Website: www.drmeganrotondo.com