Privacy Policy
Positive Minds Therapy LCSW, P.C.
Last Updated: July 28, 2026
Positive Minds Therapy LCSW, P.C. (“Positive Minds Therapy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide when visiting our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or communicate with us through the website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us, requesting information, submitting an inquiry, or completing a website form.
This information may include your name, email address, telephone number, insurance information, preferred services, and other information you choose to provide.
Our website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage information through cookies or similar technologies.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to respond to inquiries, determine whether our services may be appropriate for you, assist with scheduling or referrals, communicate regarding services, operate and improve our website, and maintain the security and functionality of our website.
We do not sell your personal information.
Website Inquiries and Confidentiality
Submitting an inquiry through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship with Positive Minds Therapy or any of its clinicians.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive, confidential, or emergency information through general website forms or standard email unless you have been specifically directed to use a secure method of communication.
Once an individual becomes a client, certain health information may be protected under applicable federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA.
Our clinical privacy practices are addressed separately in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Positive Minds Therapy takes the privacy and security of protected health information seriously.
When information constitutes Protected Health Information (“PHI”) under HIPAA, we handle that information in accordance with applicable HIPAA requirements and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
This website Privacy Policy is intended to address general website privacy practices and does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Website Analytics
Our website is hosted through Wix and may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.
Cookies are small files stored on a visitor's device that may help websites function properly and provide information about how visitors interact with the site.
Where applicable, visitors may be provided with options to manage or decline certain non-essential cookies through our website's privacy or cookie settings.
Wix explains that its platform uses cookies for functions including security, user experience and monitoring platform performance.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers to help operate our website and business.
These providers may include website hosting, scheduling, electronic health record, communication, analytics, or other technology providers.
When Protected Health Information is involved, we take appropriate measures to use services and safeguards consistent with applicable privacy and security requirements.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
Positive Minds Therapy is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by other organizations. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no website, internet transmission, email system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For this reason, visitors should avoid transmitting highly sensitive clinical or personal information through unsecured communication methods.
Children's Privacy
Our services may include therapy for children and adolescents; however, this website is intended primarily to provide information to individuals seeking information about our practice and services.
We do not knowingly use the website to solicit personal information directly from young children without appropriate involvement from a parent or legal guardian where required.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on the technologies used by our website and applicable law, visitors may have options to manage certain cookies or other data collection preferences.
Browser settings may also allow visitors to block, delete, or restrict cookies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or applicable privacy requirements.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of Positive Minds Therapy, please contact:
Positive Minds Therapy LCSW, P.C.
120 East Main Street, Suite 5
Patchogue, NY 11772