Here is a **professional, clear Privacy Policy draft** for **Integrative Behavioral Care in Summit, NJ*, tailored for your website [https://ibcnj.com](https://ibcnj.com), including **email marketing and third-party payment processors** while remaining HIPAA-conscious if applicable.
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# Privacy Policy for Integrative Behavioral Care
**Effective Date: \[Insert Date]**
Integrative Behavioral Care (“IBC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://ibcnj.com](https://ibcnj.com) (the “Site”), and when you engage with us through email marketing, scheduling, or third-party payment processors.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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## 1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
**Personal Information:**
* Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and other identifiers you provide when filling out forms, requesting appointments, or subscribing to our email list.
* Health-related information you voluntarily submit through secure forms or when scheduling services.
**Payment Information:**
* We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions securely. We do not store your complete payment card information on our servers.
**Automatically Collected Information:**
* IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and user experience.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
* Provide and manage our behavioral health services.
* Respond to your inquiries and appointment requests.
* Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications if you have opted in (you may opt out at any time).
* Process payments through secure third-party processors.
* Improve the Site and analyze usage to enhance user experience.
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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## 3. Email Marketing
If you opt into our email marketing, we may send you newsletters, updates about services, mental health resources, and promotional content. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly at \[insert email address].
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## 4. Use of Third-Party Payment Processors
We use secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or similar services) to process payments. Your payment information is handled according to the payment processor’s privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those policies before making a payment.
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## 5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:
* With service providers who assist us in operating the Site or providing services (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors).
* As required by law, to comply with legal obligations or protect the safety and rights of IBC, our staff, and clients.
* With your explicit consent in situations where you request us to share your information with other providers or entities.
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## 6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and improve our Site. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.
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## 7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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## 8. HIPAA Compliance
When applicable, health information you provide may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain safeguards to protect your protected health information (PHI) consistent with HIPAA requirements.
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## 9. Your Choices
You may:
* Opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time.
* Request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
* Disable cookies through your browser settings.
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## 10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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## 11. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
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## 12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
**Integrative Behavioral Care**
Email: \[insert contact email]
Phone: \[insert contact phone]
Address: \[insert physical address]
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### Optional Next Steps:
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