Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 28, 2026

Monmouth-Ocean Psychotherapy Associates, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, https://monmouthoceanpsychotherapy.com/ (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us, request a consultation, or submit an inquiry through our Website, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information provided through contact or consultation forms

• Other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us

Please avoid submitting sensitive medical, mental health, or other confidential clinical information through general website contact forms.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device and operating system information

• Pages visited and browsing activity

• Date and time of visits

• Referring website addresses

This information may be used to understand website traffic, improve website performance, and maintain security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to questions and consultation requests.

• Communicate with individuals interested in our services.

• Provide information about psychotherapy and counseling services.

• Coordinate initial consultation requests.

• Improve website functionality and user experience.

• Monitor website performance and security.

• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We will not use personal information for purposes unrelated to our business operations without an appropriate legal basis or permission where required.

3. Healthcare Information and HIPAA Privacy

Monmouth-Ocean Psychotherapy Associates, LLC recognizes the importance of protecting confidential health information.

Information submitted through general website contact forms should be limited to basic contact and consultation requests. These forms should not be used to transmit medical histories, diagnoses, treatment details, or other sensitive health information.

When applicable, protected health information (PHI) collected or maintained in connection with healthcare services is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Our separate Notice of Privacy Practices explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed and describes your rights regarding that information.

This Website Privacy Policy does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Support website functionality.

• Understand how visitors interact with our Website.

• Analyze website traffic and performance.

• Improve the overall user experience.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

Where applicable, third-party analytics and tracking technologies may collect information about your interactions with our Website, subject to their respective privacy policies and applicable laws.

5. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help operate, maintain, host, or support our Website and business operations.

• Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law, regulation, court order, or legal process.

• Safety and Protection: When necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of our practice, visitors, or others.

• With Your Permission: When you provide appropriate consent or authorization for a particular disclosure.

Any sharing of protected health information is subject to applicable healthcare privacy requirements.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the Internet.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to external websites, online services, or third-party platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before sharing personal information.

8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to personal information we maintain about you.

• Requesting correction of inaccurate information.

• Requesting deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.

• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.

• Opting out of marketing communications, if applicable.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

Requests involving protected health information are subject to the rights and procedures described in our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our practice provides services to adolescents, adults, and seniors. However, our Website is not designed to collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our Website in violation of applicable privacy laws.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information through our Website may contact us to discuss the matter.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain business records, comply with applicable legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

Healthcare records and protected health information are retained according to applicable professional, legal, and regulatory requirements.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website practices, business operations, or applicable laws.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Monmouth-Ocean Psychotherapy Associates, LLC

Phone: (732) 927-1366

Email: nicoledigironimo@comcast.net

Neptune Office:
3520 Route 33, Suite C
Neptune, NJ 07753

Holmdel Office:
721 North Beers Street, Suite 1B
Holmdel, NJ 07733