Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 29, 2026 Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Rising Tide Psychiatry is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or contact us through it.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number if you fill out a contact or intake form

  • Any messages or questions you submit through the site

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Referring website or search terms

  • IP address and general location (city/region level)

We use standard analytics tools (such as Squarespace Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests

  • Improve the content and functionality of our website

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

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

3. Medical & Health Information

This website is not a secure medical portal and should not be used to send protected health information (PHI). Please do not include sensitive health details in any contact form or email sent through this site.

Your medical records and health information are governed separately by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

5. Telehealth

If you participate in telehealth services through Rising Tide Psychiatry, your sessions are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Your health information shared during telehealth sessions is protected under our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website Privacy Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults seeking care. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through our site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

7. Your Rights (New York Residents)

If you are a New York resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of any future communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.