Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2025

At 417 Psych, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://417psych.com. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect: We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Information You Provide: When you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, or subscribe to our email list, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message you include.

  • Automatically Collected Information: Like many websites, we may collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited through cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or consultation requests

  • Send updates, blog content, or mental health resources via email (only if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with any legal or ethical requirements

417 Psych will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. HIPAA Notice: Please be aware that messages sent through our website’s contact forms or email are not encrypted and should not contain sensitive health or personal information. A therapeutic relationship and HIPAA-protected communication are only established once you become an active client and complete the appropriate intake and consent forms.

4. Third-Party Tools: We may use trusted third-party services (such as email providers or scheduling platforms) to help us manage communications and improve our services. These providers are expected to maintain confidentiality and are only given access to information necessary to perform their duties.

5. Cookies: This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Ask for corrections to inaccurate information

  • Withdraw your consent to be contacted at any time

    To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

7. Security: We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but please remember that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you not to submit sensitive or confidential information through unsecured forms.

8. Children’s Privacy: Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site means you accept the current version of the policy.

10. Contact Us: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at:

📧 dr.rachael@417psych.com

📍 417 Psych | 1911 S. National Avenue; Suite 401; Springfield, Missouri 65804, United States

🌐 https://417psych.com