Privacy Policy for Campos Mental Health Counseling, PLLC Effective Date: March 2, 2026   Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Campos Mental Health Counseling, PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of visitors to our website located at www.julissacampos.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Site, including our "Contact Me" form. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) provided to clients during the intake process for counseling services. 1. Important Note About Online Communication The Site and the contact form are not intended for emergencies and are not a secure or encrypted communication method unless explicitly stated otherwise. Submitting information through the contact form does not establish a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call **911**, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting **988**. 2. Information We Collect We collect information only when you voluntarily provide it through the contact form or when your browser automatically transmits limited technical data. A. Information You Provide (Contact Form) When you complete the "Contact Me" form, we may collect: * Your name, * Email address, * Phone number (if provided)   B. Automatically Collected Information When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including: * IP address, Browser type, Device type, pages visited, Date and time of access, Referring website   This information is used only for basic website functionality, analytics, and security monitoring. 3. How We Use Your Information We use the information you provide solely to: * Respond to your inquiry * Communicate regarding potential services * Schedule an initial consultation * Provide requested information about our practice * Maintain website security and functionality We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. 4. No Therapist–Client Relationship Submitting a contact form, email, or voicemail does not create a therapist–client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established after: Completion of paperwork, and a mutual agreement to begin treatment. 5. Confidentiality and HIPAA If you become a client, your protected health information (PHI) will be governed by our **Notice of Privacy Practices**, provided during intake, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Information submitted through the Site before intake is generally not considered protected health information under HIPAA. However, we still treat your information with care and respect and use reasonable safeguards to protect it. 6. Email and Electronic Communication Risks Please be aware: * Standard email is not encrypted by default * Web forms may transmit data across multiple servers * Electronic communications may be accessed by unauthorized parties By using the contact form or emailing us, you acknowledge and accept these risks. 7. Cookies and Analytics The Site may use basic cookies or similar technologies for: * Website functionality * Performance monitoring * Traffic analytics (such as Google Analytics or similar services) Cookies are small files stored on your device. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly. Analytics services may collect anonymized usage data. We do not combine analytics data with counseling records. 8. Third‑Party Services The Site may rely on third‑party service providers such as: * Website hosting providers, Email service providers, Form processing platforms,  Analytics providers These providers may have access to limited personal information only as necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain reasonable safeguards. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our Site. 9. Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through the Site, including: * Secure website hosting when available (HTTPS) * Password‑protected email accounts * Access‑limited devices However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. 10. Data Retention We retain contact form inquiries only as long as reasonably necessary to: * Respond to you * Maintain business records * Comply with legal and ethical obligations If you do not become a client, your contact information may be deleted within a reasonable period, unless legally required to retain it. If you become a client, your records will be retained in accordance with state law and professional record‑keeping requirements. 11. Your Privacy Rights (New York Residents) If you are a resident of New York State, you have the right to: * Request correction of inaccurate information * Request deletion of non‑clinical contact information (when legally permissible) * Ask how your information is stored and used Please note that professional licensing laws may require retention of certain records and may limit deletion of therapy‑related records once treatment begins. 12. Children’s Privacy This Site is not intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it. 13. Do Not Track Signals Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. The Site may not respond to DNT signals due to the lack of a consistent industry standard. 14. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. 15. Contact Information If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: Campos Mental Health Counseling, PLLC 315 Ushers Rd, STE 210 Ballston Lake, NY 12019 347-251-2834 Email: camposmhc@outlook.com   *This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. You may wish to consult a qualified attorney familiar with healthcare and privacy law in your state to review your policy.*