Privacy

Privacy Policy 2026

 

This Statement of Privacy applies to www.jodiemcgovernlpc.com and the private therapy practice of Jodie McGovern, LPC (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This policy governs data collection and usage through this website. The website is a publicly accessible informational site. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this Statement.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not apply to information shared during therapy services, which is protected by professional confidentiality obligations and applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.

 

(Your information is never shared. I use Simple Practice EHR to document sessions, provide invoices and process payments. Your personal information never leaves Simple Practice and is not shared with any other provider or system unless requested by you.)

2. Collection of Your Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it to us. You may be required to provide personal information when you choose to:

  • Submit a contact or appointment request form

  • Send us an email

  • Request information about services

We do not accept payment or collect credit card information through this website unless explicitly stated.

3. Automatically Collected Information

Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Domain names

  • Access times

  • Referring website addresses

This information is used to operate the website, maintain quality and security, and provide general usage statistics.

4. Use of Your Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or appointment requests

  • Communicate with you regarding requested services

  • Operate and maintain the website

We do not use website information for diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making.

5. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties.

6. Security of Your Personal Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This website uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption where appropriate.

However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using this site, you acknowledge the inherent security limitations of online communication.

7. Email and Online Communications

Email and contact forms may not be fully secure. Please do not submit sensitive or confidential health information through the website.

From time to time, we may contact you via email to respond to inquiries or provide requested information.

We will not include sensitive clinical information in email. Texting communication occurs only after verbal permission is given and you can revoke at any time.

8. External Data Storage

Your data may be stored on servers provided by third-party hosting vendors with whom we have contracted, and who are required to safeguard your information.

9. Right to Deletion

Subject to applicable laws, you may request deletion of your personal information.

10. Children Under Eighteen

This website is not intended for children under the age of eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are under eighteen, please obtain permission from a parent or guardian before using this site.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact me.