Website Privacy Policy
South Shore Collaborative Psychiatry NP, PLLC
Effective Date: November 10, 2026
South Shore Collaborative Psychiatry NP, PLLC ("the Practice") respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, www.SouthShoreNP.com. This Website Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when visitors access our website.
1. Website Information and Data Collection
Our website is intended to provide general information about our practice, psychiatric services, and how to contact our office.
Patient registration and intake information is collected through our designated secure electronic health record platform rather than directly through our public website.
Certain technical information may be collected automatically through website hosting services and related technologies, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and general website activity.
This information may be used to maintain website functionality, evaluate website performance, and improve the visitor experience.
2. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website is hosted through Wix and uses cookies and related technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.
These technologies may include essential cookies, functional services, website analytics, and third-party services associated with embedded website features.
Our website provides a cookie consent management tool that allows visitors to review and manage their preferences for nonessential cookies and related technologies.
Visitors may also manage cookies through their browser settings.
3. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services, including Wix and Google services such as Google Fonts and Google Maps. These providers may collect or process certain technical information in connection with their services.
Additional information about their privacy practices is available at:
Third-party services may maintain their own privacy policies governing their collection and processing of information.
4. Secure Patient Portal and Electronic Health Records
The Practice utilizes Valant, an electronic health record and practice management platform, for secure patient registration, intake documentation, and other patient-related services.
Visitors accessing Valant through a link on our website are directed to a separate platform designed to support the secure collection and management of patient information.
Information submitted through Valant is handled in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA, and the Practice's HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information entered directly into the Valant patient portal is not submitted through the Practice's public Wix website.
5. Telephone and Electronic Communications
Visitors may contact the Practice using the telephone number provided on our website.
The Practice uses communication systems designed to support the privacy and security of patient communications.
Information shared directly with the Practice through telephone or other authorized communication methods is handled in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Visitors should be aware that electronic communications may carry privacy risks depending on the communication method, device, and service provider.
6. Patient Privacy and HIPAA
The Practice is committed to protecting the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable New York State laws.
This Website Privacy Policy addresses information associated with use of our public website. It does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how protected health information may be used and disclosed in connection with patient care.
Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is available separately through the Practice.
7. Website Use and Patient Relationships
Information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute individualized medical or psychiatric advice.
Visiting this website or accessing general information about our services does not establish a patient-provider relationship with South Shore Collaborative Psychiatry NP, PLLC.
8. Information Security
We take reasonable steps to support the security and privacy of information associated with our website and communications.
Patient information submitted through our designated electronic health record platform is managed through systems designed to support applicable healthcare privacy and security requirements.
However, no internet-based service or electronic communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, technology, or applicable privacy requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Website Privacy Policy, please contact:
South Shore Collaborative Psychiatry NP, PLLC
Amityville Village, New York
Phone: 631.317.9480
Website: www.SouthShoreNP.com