Last Updated: August 4, 2025
Apricity Counseling and Psychiatric Services is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal and health-related data you share with us. We encourage you to read this policy in full to understand our practices and your rights. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when you fill out forms, contact us through our website, email, or phone, or otherwise communicate with us. This can include: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address Information related to appointment requests or general inquiries Communication preferences or feedback We do not collect medical or credit card information directly through our website.
b. Automatically Collected Data
Our website may collect non-personally identifiable information through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). This includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser types
- Device information
- Pages visited and referring URLs
This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.
2. Use of Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Improve the quality of our website and services
- Understand general trends and user needs
- Provide appointment reminders or other service-related communications
We will never sell, trade, or share your personal or medical information without your explicit consent, unless required by law.
3. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and third-party tools such as Google Analytics to gather data about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve content and usability. These cookies do not collect personal identifiers.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. While we use SSL encryption and other safeguards to secure online communication, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
We do not recommend sending sensitive personal or health information through unencrypted email or contact forms.
5. Children’s Privacy
In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
6. Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Compliance with Laws
We may disclose information when legally required to do so to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or legal processes. This includes cooperation with government or law enforcement when necessary to protect public safety or prevent illegal activity.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.
Material changes will be communicated clearly through our website or via email when applicable.
9. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to or correction of your personal information
- Opt out of communications at any time
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
For requests related to your personal data, please contact us directly using the contact information below.
10. Medical Privacy (HIPAA)
For information related to how your protected health information (PHI) is collected, used, and shared under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to all clients at the start of care and is available upon request.
This includes your rights regarding:
- Access to your medical records
- How we use PHI for treatment, payment, and operations
- Restrictions on disclosures
- How to file a complaint about a privacy concern
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Apricity Counseling and Psychiatric Services
801.5 Massachusetts Street
Suite 4 Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 213-4197
Email: info@apricitysupport.com