Website Terms of Use

​Last Updated: 11/6/2024

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By accessing Madison McCullough LCSW, PLLC’s (referred to here as “Company” and “We”) website at https://www.madisonmccullough.com (referred to here as the “Website”), or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you agree to be bound by these terms of use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Website.

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RELATIONSHIP

Your use of the Website, or communication with us, does not create a psychotherapist-client relationship. If We meet with you, We will tell you whether you have been accepted as a client of Madison McCullough LCSW, PLLC.

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YOUR PRIVACY

The electronic transmission of information is not completely secure. Any electronic transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We need your name and phone number or email address so that We may schedule a time to talk to you about our services, if appropriate. Do not send electronic messages with private health information or other information you wish to keep private. Learn more in the Privacy Policy on this page.

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The materials contained on the Website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. If you wish to use any content from the Website, you must request our permission before doing so.

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RELIANCE ON INFORMATION POSTED.

Information on the Website is made available solely for general information purposes. You should consult with a qualified professional to learn what is applicable to your specific situation. Any reliance you place on information on the Website is strictly at your own risk.

 

MODIFICATIONS.
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Website, and any service or material We provide on the Website, in our sole discretion without notice. Any of the material on the Website may be out of date at any given time, and We are under no obligation to update such material. The Company may revise these terms of use for the Website at any time without notice. By using the Website, you agree to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

 

LINKS FROM THE WEBSITE.

Links on the Website to other sites and resources provided by third parties are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and We do not assume responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to the Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. ​​

 

LINKS TO THE WEBSITE

You may link to the Website, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

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GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

The owner of the Website is based in the State of New York in the United States. We provide this Website for use only by persons located in the United States. We make no claims that the Website or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States.

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Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/6/2024

Introduction

At Madison McCullough LCSW, PLLC (referred to here as “Company” or “We”), We respect your privacy, but We cannot guarantee the privacy and confidentiality of your information.

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This policy describes the types of information We may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website https://www.madisonmccullough.com (our "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

 

This policy describes the information that We may collect on this Website, in email, text, or other electronic messages between you and the Company. It does not apply to information collected by us offline or through any other means. A different privacy policy - our Notice of Privacy Practices included on this page - applies to individuals We accept as clients.

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If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you may choose not to use the Website or contact us through the Website, email, or other electronic means. You may call us at 929-224-4737.

 

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By using our Website or contacting us through the Website, email, or other electronic means, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time so please check this page for updates.

 

Children Under 13 Years of Age

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may provide any information to us on this Website, by email, or other electronic message. If We learn We have received personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, We will delete that information. If you believe We received information from a child under 13, please contact us at 929-224-4737.

 

The Security of Information You Send Us Is Not Guaranteed

We may collect information that you provide by filling in forms on our Website or by corresponding with us by email or other electronic message. The electronic transmission of information is not completely secure. Although We try to protect your personal information, We cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website, by email, or other electronic means.

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We need your (1) name and (2) phone number or email address to schedule a time to talk to you about our services. That is the only information We need. Do not send electronic messages (through our Website submission form, or by email or other electronic means) with private health information or other information you wish to keep private. Electronic messages may be used for coordinating a phone call or videoconference and sharing other basic, non-private information.

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The Information We Collect and Why

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including location data, internet protocol (IP) addresses, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamp, and/or clickstream data.

 

The information We collect automatically is only statistical data and does not include personal information, but We may maintain it or associate it with personal information We collect in other ways. We use this information in analysis of whether our Website and other advertising measures are effective.

 

Cookies and Web Beacons

A cookie is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to our Website. By continuing to navigate the Website without changing your cookie settings, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the Company’s use of cookies.

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Pages of our Website may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages and for other related Website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of certain Website content and verifying system and server integrity).

 

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not intend to disclose your personal information, but We may do so to (1) protect your safety, or the safety of others or the public, or (2) comply with any court order, law, regulation, or legal process.

 

We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction.

 

We do not otherwise give or sell your information. We do not use your information for targeted advertising or promotional offers from us or for third-party advertising.​​

 

Contact Information

To ask questions or comment on this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at: 929-224-4737 or madison@madisonmccullough.com.

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Notice of Privacy Practices

​Last Updated: 11/6/2024

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Introduction

We create a record of the health services you receive to further your care and to comply with certain legal requirements. We are committed to your privacy and are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. As part of our commitment and legal compliance, we share this Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”).

 

Contact

If you have any questions about this Notice, please contact Madison McCullough at 929-224-4737.

 

Scope

This Notice applies to all the information we generate, including information about past, present, or future mental or physical health conditions. We follow - and our employees and other workforce members follow - the duties and privacy practices that this Notice describes and any changes once they take effect.

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Changes to this Notice

We can change the terms of this Notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available on request and on our website.

 

Data Breach Notification

We will promptly notify you if a data breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your health information.

 

Use and Disclosure of Your Information

There are situations where your health information may be used and disclosed by us. We have listed some examples of permitted uses and disclosures below.

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• Care and Treatment.

  • We may use or disclose your health information with health professionals who are treating you in emergency situations.

  • If we are away or unavailable, another mental health professional might be on call to help and will be given access to your health information.

 

• Public Health and Safety Activities. We may communicate with family members, friends, law enforcement, and others if we feel there is a serious threat to your health and safety, or the health and safety of the public or another person. For example, we may share your information to:

  • prevent injury to you or others; and

  • report suspected child neglect or abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.

 

• Legal Proceedings and Law Enforcement.

  • We may be required by law to provide information about your health and our treatment in a legal proceeding; for instance, in a child custody case or if your psychological condition is an issue in a court case.

  • We may share information about you for law enforcement purposes, including in response to limited information requests for identification and location purposes, disclosures pertaining to victims of a crime, and disclosures about persons who have died.

  • If required, we will share your information with a federal or state agency with oversight over our activities.

 

• For Payments. We may share information about your conditions and treatment to receive payment from health insurance plans or other entities.

 

• Our Business Associates. We may use and disclose your information to outside persons or entities that perform services on our behalf, such as auditing, legal, or transcription. We require these parties to use and disclose your information only as permitted and to appropriately safeguard your information.

 

When feasible, we will try to discuss the situation with you, or notify you, before any confidential information is used or disclosed, and will only use or disclose the minimum amount of information that is necessary.

 

Note:  Disclosure of psychotherapy notes, HIV information, and alcohol and substance abuse information requires specific authorization from you, unless such disclosure is required by law. The recipient is prohibited from re-disclosing HIV-related information and information about alcohol and substance abuse, unless specifically permitted to do so under federal or state law.

 

When We Will Not Use or Disclose Your Information

We will not share your information to:

• market our services, or

• sell or otherwise receive compensation for disclosing your information.

 

Your Rights and Choices

When it comes to your health information, you have rights. This section covers some of your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you.

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You have the right to:

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• Inspect and Obtain a Copy of Your Information. You have the right to see or obtain an electronic or paper copy of the information we maintain about you, with some exceptions. For instance, we may not provide our personal notes and observations, and we may not provide information that could cause substantial harm to you or others. You may request your records and, if we deny all or part of your request, we will provide you with an explanation.
   

• Request Amendments. You may ask us to correct or amend information that we maintain about you that you think is incorrect or inaccurate. If we do not make the adjustment, we will make note of your request in your record.
   

• Authorize Disclosures of Your Information. You have both the right and choice to tell us whether to share information, such as your health information, general condition, or location, with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care. You can revoke these authorizations at any time and we will accommodate your requests as best we can, and as required by law.
   

• Request Restrictions on Our Disclosures in Emergency Situations. You have both the right and choice to tell us whether to share information in an emergency situation, such as to an organization or law enforcement, to assist with locating or notifying your family, close friends, or others involved in your care. We will make reasonable efforts to follow your instructions, but we may share your information if we believe it is in your best interest, according to our best judgment, and if you are unable to tell us your preference (for example, if you are unconscious) or when needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.
   

• Request Additional Restrictions. You have the right to ask us not to use or share certain information for treatment, payment, or operations or with certain persons involved in your care. For these requests, we may not agree to do it if we think it would impact your care, but we will discuss it with you.
   

• Choose Someone to Act for You. If you have given someone medical power of attorney, or if you have a legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights and make choices about your information.
   

• Request Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that we communicate with you about health matters in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you can ask that we only contact you at a specific address. For these requests, you must specify how or where you wish to be contacted, and we will accommodate reasonable requests.
   

• Make Complaints. You have the right to complain if you feel we have violated your rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint. You may either file a complaint:

  • directly with us by contacting Madison McCullough LCSW, PLLC at 929-224-4737, or

  • with the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Health and Human Services, 886-627-7748, www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

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