This policy describes how Joseph Heggins Psychotherapy handles information associated with your use of this website. It is separate from the Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs protected health information created or maintained as part of providing healthcare services.
Information collected through this website
This website does not provide psychotherapy, clinical messaging, or emergency support. It does not currently include a form for submitting clinical information directly to the practice.
The website’s hosting and security providers may automatically process limited technical information, such as:
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser and device type.
- Requested pages and referring page.
- Approximate location derived from an IP address.
- Date and time of access.
- Security and diagnostic information.
This technical information may be used to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and understand the general use of the website.
Cookies and similar technology
The website or its hosting provider may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for security, website operation, accessibility, and performance. The practice does not use this website to sell personal information or create advertising profiles based on sensitive health information.
Scheduling and third-party services
Scheduling links may direct you to Headway, SonderMind, or another third-party service. When you leave this website, information you provide is governed by that service’s privacy policy, terms, and healthcare privacy practices.
Those platforms may collect insurance, scheduling, payment, contact, and health-related information independently of this website.
Email and sensitive information
Ordinary email may not be appropriate for urgent, highly sensitive, or detailed clinical information. Do not use this website or ordinary email for emergencies.
Established clients should use the communication method or client portal designated for clinical and administrative communications whenever appropriate.
How information may be used
Information associated with website use may be used to:
- Operate, maintain, and secure the website.
- Diagnose errors or technical problems.
- Respond to administrative inquiries.
- Understand general website traffic and performance.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Disclosure of information
Information may be disclosed to vendors that support website hosting, security, or technical operations; when required by law; or when reasonably necessary to protect the website, the practice, or others from fraud, abuse, security threats, or harm.
External links
This website contains links to services and websites not operated by the practice. The practice is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or availability of external websites.
Children’s privacy
This practice serves adults age 18 and older. The website is not directed to children, and the practice does not knowingly use the website to collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as website practices, technology, or legal requirements change. The effective date above will identify the current version.
Contact
Questions about this policy may be directed to:
Joseph Heggins
Email: Joseph.heggins@iacch.com
Phone: 832-639-4118
Mail: 6046 FM 2920 #722, Spring, TX 77379