Sprout Mental Health is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website located at sproutmentalhealth.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
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Contact information such as name, email address, or phone number submitted through forms
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Basic demographic or inquiry information voluntarily provided by visitors
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to:
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Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
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Provide information about our services
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Maintain the security of our website
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and improve performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if desired.
Confidentiality and Health Information
If you become a client of Sprout Mental Health any Protected Health Information (PHI) collected as part of treatment will be handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations and stored within secure clinical systems. Such information is not collected through standard website browsing.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party tools such as scheduling systems, analytics services, or hosting providers. These providers may collect limited technical information necessary for website operation.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of personal information submitted through this website.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Privacy Policy
HIPPA Client Disclaimer
At Sprout Mental Health, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.
No Provider–Patient Relationship Through Website
Use of this website, including contact forms, emails, or appointment requests, does not establish a therapist–client or provider–patient relationship. A formal relationship is only established after completing the required intake process and signing the appropriate consent forms.
Website Communications May Not Be Secure
While we take reasonable precautions to protect information submitted through our website, standard website forms, email communications, and internet transmissions may not always be fully secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal health information through public or unsecured forms.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information related to your mental health condition, treatment, or identifying details. PHI will only be collected and stored through secure systems once you become an official client of Sprout Mental Health.
Emergency or Crisis Situations
This website is not intended for emergency communication. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Consent to Website Use
By using this website, you acknowledge and accept the limitations of online communication and understand that submitting information through this site does not guarantee confidentiality equivalent to clinical records systems.