Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/29/2025
Last Updated: 10/29/2025

Introduction

Your privacy is very important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website and when you choose to contact me through it.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information through this website:

Personal Information You Provide:
When you fill out a contact form, request an appointment, or subscribe to updates, you may share personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, or any message you include. The contact form is not to be used for emergencies. If you are in crisis, please contact 911 or the mental health hotline at 988.
Automatically Collected Information:
Like most websites, this site may collect limited data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information helps improve website performance and security.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

Respond to your inquiries or requests for services
Schedule or confirm appointments
Improve the website and user experience
Maintain security and prevent spam or misuse

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Communication and Contact Forms

If you use a contact form or send an email through this site, please note that standard email and web forms may not be fully secure.
For your privacy, please avoid sharing detailed personal or clinical information through the contact form. Once you become a client, confidential communication will occur through secure, HIPAA-compliant methods.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This site may use basic cookies or third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies do not collect personal or identifying information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Storage and Security

Any information submitted through this website is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose.
I take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to any personal data you have shared
Ask that your data be corrected or deleted
Withdraw consent for future contact

To exercise these rights, please contact me directly at nicksieban.lcsw@gmail.com

7. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to third-party sites (for example, telehealth platforms, directories, or professional organizations).
I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practice or applicable laws.
Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Nicholas Sieban, LCSW
Email: nicksieban.lcsw@gmail.com
Phone: (631) 319-0106
Practice Name: Brain Wave Therapy, LCSW PLLC
Website: brainwavetherapy.com