Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Edith Schatz, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “the Practice”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your information. As a mental health practice in Maryland, we comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy and security standards.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website and online forms.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited information through our website, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information submitted through contact or intake forms

We do not intentionally collect credit card or payment information through our website.

You may browse our website without providing personal information.

2. How We Use Information

Information submitted through our website is used only for purposes related to our clinical services, including:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Scheduling and communication

  • Initial clinical screening and assessment

  • Determining appropriate services and provider fit

  • Coordinating intake or referrals when needed

We do not sell, rent, or share your information for marketing purposes.

3. Online forms, email, and communication

Please note:

  • Information submitted through website forms or email is used for initial contact, assessment, and appropriate placement into services

  • By nature, electronic communication methods may not be fully secure

  • By submitting information electronically, you understand and accept the inherent risks of electronic communication

4. HIPAA and Confidentiality

As a licensed mental health practice, we follow HIPAA regulations.

This means:

  • Your health information is kept confidential

  • Information is only shared with your written consent, except where required or permitted by law

  • We use safeguards to protect your records

We may use or disclose protected health information only for:

  • Treatment (providing or coordinating care)

  • Payment (insurance or billing purposes, if applicable)

  • Healthcare operations (administration, supervision, quality improvement)

We may also disclose information when required by law, including:

  • Suspected child or elder abuse

  • Serious risk of harm to self or others

  • Court orders or legal requirements

5. Children’s Information

We provide services to children and adolescents.

  • Information about minors is collected only from a parent or legal guardian or with appropriate consent

  • We encourage parent or guardian involvement in communication and treatment

  • We comply with applicable child privacy laws

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

This may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Browser or device information

  • IP address (not linked to clinical records or identity)

This information is used only to improve our website and services. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However:

  • No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure

  • We cannot guarantee absolute security of information shared online

8. Information Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

  • Clinical providers involved in your care

  • Administrative or billing service providers (if applicable)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your records (as allowed under HIPAA)

  • Corrections to your information

  • Restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

  • A copy of this Privacy Policy

  • Withdrawal of consent for communication, where applicable

Requests must be made in writing.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information

Edith Schatz, LLC
5300 Dorsey Hall Drive #203 | Ellicott City, MD 21042
Phone: 410-220-1828
Email: edie@edithschatz.com

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