Privacy Policy for Lotus Psychology, PLLC
Effective Date: February 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Lotus Psychology, PLLC ("we," "us," or "the Practice") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Clinical Privacy & HIPAA Notice
Please note that this website Privacy Policy is separate from our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which describes how we use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
Website usage involves general data collection.
Clinical treatment is governed by much stricter federal and state laws.
You will be provided with our full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices during your initial intake process.
3. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We only collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, or phone number) when you voluntarily submit it via our contact forms.
Usage Data: Like most websites, Squarespace collects "cookies" and anonymous analytics data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) to help us understand how the site is being used.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries or requests for consultations.
Improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
Comply with legal and professional obligations in MA, NY, and NJ.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5. Security of Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We use SSL encryption on this website to protect data entry, but we advise against sending highly sensitive clinical information through our general contact form.
6. State-Specific Rights
As a resident of Massachusetts, New York, or New Jersey, you may have specific rights regarding your data under state-level consumer protection laws. We honor your right to request access to, or deletion of, any personal information collected through this website (subject to clinical record-keeping requirements).
7. Third-Party Service Providers
Our website is hosted by Squarespace. They may collect data on our behalf to provide hosting services. You can view Squarespace’s privacy policy on their official website. We may also use secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms (SimplePractice) for clinical communication; those platforms have their own high-level security protocols.
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."