Privacy Policy
Strength of the Mind Psychiatry
Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Disclaimer & Terms of Use. By using this website, you agree to both.
1. Overview
Strength of the Mind Psychiatry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a psychiatric practice providing outpatient mental health services, including psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or contact us through online forms. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA Notice), which governs protected health information (PHI) created during clinical care.
2. Important HIPAA Notice
Strength of the Mind Psychiatry is a HIPAA-covered healthcare provider.
Any protected health information (PHI) you provide during treatment, evaluation, or through patient intake becomes part of your medical record and is governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information submitted through this website (such as contact forms or general inquiries) is not considered part of your medical record until a formal provider–patient relationship is established.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
Name
Email address
Phone number
Insurance information (if submitted voluntarily)
Brief descriptions of your reason for seeking care
This information is used solely to respond to inquiries, coordinate scheduling, or provide requested information about our psychiatric services.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
General website usage analytics
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to contact form submissions
Schedule psychiatric evaluations or follow-up appointments
Provide information about our psychiatric services
Improve website functionality and user experience
Maintain security and prevent misuse of the website
We do not use website information to make medical decisions or provide treatment.
5. How We Protect Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While no system is 100% secure, we take steps to reduce risks of unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
6. Email and Online Communication
Please be aware that email and website contact forms are not fully secure methods of communication.
We strongly recommend that you do not submit sensitive medical details through unsecured email or forms. Submission of information through this website does not establish a provider–patient relationship.
7. Telehealth and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support:
Appointment scheduling
Website hosting and analytics
Telehealth services
Secure communication platforms
These vendors are selected based on their commitment to privacy and security standards appropriate for healthcare-related services.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Analyze website traffic
Improve site performance
Understand user interaction patterns
We do not sell personal information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.
9. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited information only when necessary with:
Authorized service providers (e.g., scheduling or IT systems)
Legal authorities when required by law
Healthcare systems involved in your care (only after a provider–patient relationship is established)
10. Data Retention
We retain website inquiry data only as long as necessary to:
Respond to your request
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Clinical records (PHI) are maintained separately under HIPAA requirements.
11. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:
Request access to personal information submitted through this website
Request correction or deletion of submitted information
Withdraw consent for communication at any time
Clinical records are governed separately under HIPAA.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors through this website.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Strength of the Mind Psychiatry
1663 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Email: info@strengthofthemindpsych.com
Phone: (845) 600-5214