Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 12, 2026
Thank you for visiting the website of Mary O. Smith, DSW, LCSW. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information by completing a contact form, scheduling an appointment, sending an email, or requesting information about services. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, or other information you choose to provide.
Please do not submit confidential or sensitive health information through this website or by email.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this website may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage statistics. This information is used to improve the performance and functionality of the website.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Communicate regarding requested services
Improve website performance and user experience
Maintain website security
Comply with legal obligations
Personal information is never sold or rented to third parties.
Third-Party Services
This website may use or link to third-party services, including Squarespace, Google Maps, Google Analytics (if enabled), Facebook, YouTube, Psychology Today, SimplePractice, or other services. Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy policy and practices.
Email Communication
Email is not a secure method of communication for confidential or protected health information. If you become a client, secure methods of communication will be discussed during the intake process.
Therapist-Client Relationship
Using this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or scheduling an appointment does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship begins only after appropriate intake paperwork has been completed, informed consent has been reviewed, and services have been formally established.
HIPAA
If you become a client, your protected health information will be handled in accordance with my Notice of Privacy Practices and all applicable federal and state privacy laws.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected directly from children through this website.
Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Mary O. Smith, DSW, LCSW
Website: www.marysmithlcswdsw.com