Privacy Policy

Effective Date:03/02/2026
Last Updated: 03/02/2026
James Morgan NP in Psychiatry (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a private psychiatric medical practice committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you
visit our website and communicate with us, including via SMS text messaging through our
communications provider, RingCentral.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:
A. Information You Provide
● Full name
● Date of birth
● Phone number
● Email address
● Mailing address
● Insurance information
● Emergency contact information
● Information submitted through intake forms or contact forms
B. Health Information
As a psychiatric medical practice, we may collect Protected Health Information (PHI) in
accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws.
C. Automatically Collected Information
● IP address
● Browser type
● Device information
● Website usage data
D. SMS Communication Information
If you opt in to receive text messages, we collect:
● Your mobile phone number
● Your consent to receive SMS messages
● Message interaction data

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

● Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment
● Schedule and confirm appointments
● Send appointment reminders
● Communicate regarding care coordination
● Respond to inquiries
● Send administrative notifications
● Improve our services
● Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use patient information for unrelated marketing purposes

3. SMS Communications & Consent

If you provide your mobile number and opt in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Jim Morgan NP in Psychiatry for Mid Island Mental Health for purposes including:

● Appointment reminders
● Scheduling updates
● Care-related communications
● Administrative notifications

Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
You may reply HELP for assistance.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in data.

4. How We Share Personal Information

We may share information with:

● Healthcare providers involved in your care
● Insurance companies for billing purposes
● Service providers who assist in operating our practice (such as secure EHR systems and
our communications provider, RingCentral)
● Government authorities if required by law

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

All service providers are required to safeguard information appropriately and comply with applicable privacy laws.

5. HIPAA & Confidentiality

As a medical practice, we comply with applicable federal and state healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.

A separate Notice of Privacy Practices may describe how we use and disclose Protected Health Information.

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal and health information. However, no method of electronic transmission is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

● Access your personal information
● Request corrections
● Request restrictions on certain uses
● Withdraw SMS consent at any time

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

James Morgan NP in Psychiatry
490 Wheeler Road Suite 250
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-937-5328
Email: contact@midislandpsychtms.com
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