Privacy Policy
Maryland Psychiatric Care
Effective Date: 02/05/2026
1. Overview and Commitment to Privacy
Maryland Psychiatric Care values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, https://mdpsychcare.com (the “Website”).
This policy applies only to information collected through the Website. It does not replace or override our Notice of Privacy Practices provided to patients under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us, complete a form, or request information, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Any information you choose to include in your message
Please do not submit sensitive medical or insurance information through general website forms unless explicitly instructed to do so.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website or source
This information helps us understand how visitors use our Website and improve performance and usability.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Enable Website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage trends
Improve user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect Website functionality.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Responding to inquiries and requests
Providing information about our services
Operating and maintaining the Website
Improving Website content, design, and performance
Monitoring and protecting against security threats
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Healthcare and HIPAA Notice
Medical and mental health information provided during treatment is governed by HIPAA and applicable Maryland laws.
Website communications are not a substitute for secure patient portals or clinical communication systems. Submitting information through this Website does not establish a provider patient relationship.
For details on how protected health information is handled, patients should refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
Service providers who support Website hosting, analytics, and security
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
Business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions, if applicable
All service providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information, including:
Secure hosting environments
Encryption where appropriate
Limited access to authorized personnel
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Third Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe information has been collected from a child, please contact us so it can be removed.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Maryland Psychiatric Care
Email: info@mdpsychcare.com
Phone: (240) 585-5142
Website: https://mdpsychcare.com