Cookie Policy
Health & Psychiatry
(A DBA of Health and Psychiatrists Consultants LLC)
Effective Date: 1st April, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) explains how Health and Psychiatrists Consultants LLC, a Florida limited liability company doing business as Health & Psychiatry (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in connection with your access to and use of the website located at https://healthandpsychiatry.com (the “Platform”).
This Policy is intended to supplement the Company’s Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices and shall be read in conjunction therewith. To the extent any information collected through cookies constitutes Protected Health Information (“PHI”), such information shall be governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and applicable implementing regulations.
2. DEFINITION AND NATURE OF COOKIES
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These files enable the website to recognize your device, store certain preferences, and facilitate functionality across sessions. Cookies may persist for the duration of a session or remain on your device for a defined period, depending on their configuration.
Cookies may be set directly by the Platform (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers (third-party cookies) acting on behalf of the Company.
3. OVERARCHING PRIVACY PRINCIPLE FOR HEALTHCARE CONTEXT
Given the sensitive nature of psychiatric and behavioral health services, the Company adopts a privacy-first approach to cookie usage.
The Company does not knowingly use cookies or tracking technologies in a manner that:
- Identifies or profiles users based on mental health conditions
- Associates browsing behavior with PHI for advertising or profiling purposes
- Sells or shares health-related browsing data with third parties for marketing purposes
As a healthcare provider, the Company prioritizes confidentiality and does not engage in behavioral advertising practices that would compromise patient privacy, consistent with best practices in mental health platforms .
4. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
The Platform may utilize cookies and similar technologies strictly within the scope necessary to provide secure, compliant, and functional services.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled without impairing core functionality. These cookies enable basic features such as session management, authentication, security validation, and navigation.
Such cookies do not require user consent under applicable laws where they are strictly necessary for service delivery.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Platform to remember user preferences and enhance usability, including language settings, accessibility configurations, and session continuity.
Where deployed, such cookies are designed to improve user experience without collecting sensitive personal or health-related data.
4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
The Platform may utilize limited analytics tools to evaluate website performance, diagnose technical issues, and improve user experience.
These cookies may collect aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data, such as page interactions, navigation patterns, and general usage metrics. The Company does not knowingly combine analytics data with PHI or use analytics tools to infer health conditions or clinical information.
Analytics tools, where used, are configured to minimize data collection and comply with applicable privacy regulations.
4.4 Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies may be placed by third-party service providers engaged by the Company to support hosting, analytics, security, or consent management functions.
Such third parties operate under contractual obligations designed to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and, where applicable, HIPAA requirements.
The Company does not control third-party cookies directly but exercises due diligence in selecting vendors that adhere to healthcare-grade privacy and security standards.
4.5 Cookies Not Used by the Company
The Company explicitly does not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Behavioral profiling cookies
- Cross-site tracking mechanisms for marketing purposes
- Cookies designed to monetize user data
This limitation is intentional and reflects the Company’s commitment to protecting sensitive health-related information.
5. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, the Platform may use related technologies such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage mechanisms, solely for operational, security, or analytical purposes.
Such technologies are subject to the same restrictions and privacy standards outlined in this Policy and shall not be used to track or profile individuals in a manner inconsistent with healthcare privacy obligations.
6. USE OF COOKIES IN TELEHEALTH CONTEXT
The Platform supports telepsychiatry services, which may involve secure session management, identity verification, and communication interfaces.
Cookies and related technologies may be used to:
- Maintain secure login sessions
- Ensure continuity of telehealth interactions
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Support system integrity and performance
Under no circumstances are cookies used to record or store the content of telehealth sessions or clinical interactions.
7. USER CONSENT AND COOKIE MANAGEMENT
Where required by applicable law, the Company provides mechanisms for obtaining user consent prior to the use of non-essential cookies.
You may control or manage cookies through your browser settings, including the ability to:
- Block or delete cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
- Restrict certain categories of cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, or performance of the Platform.
8. DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE
Cookies may be classified as session-based or persistent.
Session cookies are deleted automatically upon termination of your browsing session, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.
Retention periods are determined based on operational necessity, legal compliance, and system performance requirements.
9. SECURITY OF COOKIE DATA
The Company implements appropriate technical safeguards to protect data associated with cookies, including encryption, secure transmission protocols, and restricted access controls.
However, you acknowledge that no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, and residual risks may exist despite reasonable precautions.
10. INTERACTION WITH OTHER POLICIES
This Cookie Policy operates in conjunction with:
- The Privacy Policy
- The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
- The Terms and Conditions
In the event of any conflict, provisions relating to PHI under HIPAA shall take precedence.
11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The Company reserves the right to amend or update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any such changes shall be effective upon posting on the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
12. Do Not Track Signals
Certain web browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” signals. The Platform does not currently respond to such signals in a standardized manner due to the lack of a universally accepted protocol.
Where applicable, the Company will honor legally recognized privacy signals, including Global Privacy Control (GPC), to the extent required under applicable state laws.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy or the Company’s data practices:
Health & Psychiatry
Email: legal@healthandpsychiatry.com
Phone: +1 (833) 377-2526