Effective Date: May 8, 2025
At Knew You Psychotherapy (“KYP,” “we,” “our,” “us”), your privacy and trust are deeply valued. As a licensed mental health provider operating in New York State, we are committed to protecting your personal and health information in accordance with state law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and digital privacy standards. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
We collect both clinical (protected health information or PHI) and non-clinical personal data depending on how you engage with us.
If you seek or receive therapy services, we may collect:
This information is strictly protected and used only for therapeutic or administrative purposes.
When interacting with our website, signing up for newsletters, or registering for services like workshops or courses, we may collect:
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
We will never sell your information or use your PHI for marketing purposes without your explicit, written authorization.
KYP complies with all HIPAA regulations and New York State mental health confidentiality laws. This means:
We may collect and use mobile numbers for administrative purposes such as appointment reminders or updates related to services.
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to:
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Third-party tools such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixels may be used in accordance with applicable laws.
You will only receive marketing or educational emails if you opt in to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by emailing us at Admin@knewyoupsychotherapy.com.
We may send important administrative emails related to your services regardless of marketing preferences.
We may share your data only with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, including:
All such partners are required to follow HIPAA or equivalent confidentiality standards. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is signed when required.
We implement robust security protocols to protect your personal data:
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify you and any appropriate authorities as required by law.
We retain therapy records for at least six (6) years as required by New York State law.
Non-clinical data (e.g., email sign-ups, site interactions) is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose, or until you request deletion.
In some cases, de-identified or aggregated data may be retained for statistical or research purposes.
You have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact Admin@knewyoupsychotherapy.com.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 through our website. All services for minors are managed in compliance with state consent laws and parental/guardian authorization.
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review their policies separately before providing any personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted to this page, and the updated policy will go into effect as of the date listed above.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your information, please reach out to:
Knew You Psychotherapy
Email: Admin@knewyoupsychotherapy.com
Website: https://knewyoupsychotherapy.com
