PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
Outside The Box Counseling ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through this website. This policy follows standard online privacy requirements and aligns with expectations for licensed mental health professionals in New Jersey, though it is not a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
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Personal information voluntarily submitted through the contact form (name, email, phone number, message).
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Non-personal data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the website (via basic analytics tools).
We do not collect protected health information (PHI) through this website’s forms. Therapy-related PHI is handled separately and securely once services begin, in compliance with HIPAA.
2. How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Schedule consultations
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Provide information about our services
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Improve website functionality or user experience
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law.
3. Contact Forms & Communication
Contact forms and email communication are not guaranteed to be encrypted or fully HIPAA-compliant. Please do not submit sensitive clinical information through these channels.
4. Cookies & Analytics
The website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve functionality. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
6. Therapy Client Privacy
Clients who begin therapy services will receive a separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, as required by law. That document governs how PHI is handled within clinical services.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to collect information from children under 13. We only engage with minors in a therapeutic setting with proper parental or guardian consent.
8. Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Continued use of the website reflects acceptance of any changes.
9. Contact
For questions about this policy, contact:
Outside The Box Counseling
Middletown, New Jersey
k.carhart@outsidetheboxtherapy.org