Mark Hall NP in Psychiatry PLLC

Mark Hall Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC

Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date April 13, 2026  •  Last Updated: April 13, 2026

16 Madison Square West, Suite 1108, New York, NY 10010  |  (646) 500-8627

SCOPE OF THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our public website only.
It does not govern the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) collected in the course of patient care. The collection and use of PHI is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request at our office or through the Patient Portal.
For Patient Portal data practices, please refer to the Patient Portal Terms and Conditions of Use.

1. Introduction and Scope

Mark Hall Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights with respect to that information.

This policy applies only to information collected through our public-facing website. It does not apply to information collected through our Patient Portal, which is governed by the Patient Portal Terms and Conditions of Use, or to Protected Health Information governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you choose to provide to us through the Site, such as when you:

•       Submit a contact or inquiry form — we collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message

•       Request general information about our practice

We strongly discourage you from submitting any protected health information, sensitive medical details, or confidential information through website contact forms, as these are not encrypted. Existing patients should use the Patient Portal for secure communications.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

•       IP address and general geographic location (city/region level)

•       Browser type and version

•       Operating system

•       Pages visited and time spent on each page

•       Referring URL (the page you came from before visiting our Site)

•       Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through standard web server logs and, where applicable, cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below).

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

Through the public website, we do not intentionally collect:

•       Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA

•       Social Security numbers or government identification numbers

•       Payment card information

•       Information from individuals under the age of 18

3. How We Use Information

We use information collected through the Site for the following purposes:

•       To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our practice

•       To operate, maintain, and improve the Site

•       To analyze how visitors use the Site in order to improve its content and functionality

•       To protect the security and integrity of the Site

•       To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

•       To send you information you have requested about our services

We do not use website-collected information for targeted advertising, and we do not sell your information to third parties.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information collected through the Site in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as web hosting providers, analytics services, and email services. These providers are contractually obligated to use information only as necessary to provide services to us and to maintain appropriate security.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our practice, our patients, or the public.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, dissolution, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, information collected through the Site may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and any applicable HIPAA requirements.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share information in any other circumstances with your prior consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We may use the following types of cookies:

•       Essential cookies — necessary for the Site to function properly

•       Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar services); this data is aggregated and anonymized where possible

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

[If you use a specific cookie consent tool, describe it here. If you use Google Analytics, note it specifically and link to Google's privacy policy.]

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, scheduling tools, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Site.

The Patient Portal is operated through AdvancedMD. Use of the Patient Portal is subject to the Patient Portal Terms and Conditions and the AdvancedMD Terms of Service at https://www.advancedmd.com/terms-of-service/.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through the Site against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact forms and general website communications are not encrypted. Do not transmit sensitive personal, medical, or financial information through the Site's contact forms.

8. Data Retention

We retain information collected through the Site only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Inquiry and contact form submissions are retained for [X] months unless a patient relationship is established, in which case applicable medical record retention laws govern.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a minor has submitted information through our Site, please contact us immediately at the information in Section 13.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to information we hold about you through this Site, including:

•       The right to request access to information we hold about you

•       The right to request correction of inaccurate information

•       The right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention obligations

•       The right to opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 13. Note that these rights apply to website-collected data only. Rights with respect to your medical records and Protected Health Information are governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

New York Residents

New York residents may have additional rights under the New York SHIELD Act and other applicable state laws regarding the security and privacy of personal information. We comply with all applicable New York State privacy requirements.

11. HIPAA and Patient Health Information

Mark Hall NP in Psychiatry PLLC is a HIPAA-covered entity. The collection, use, and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) in connection with patient care is governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices, not by this Website Privacy Policy.

Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes:

•       How we use and disclose your PHI

•       Your rights regarding your PHI, including the right to access, amend, and request restrictions on use

•       Our legal duties with respect to your PHI

A copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon request at our office at 16 Madison Square West, Suite 1108, New York, NY 10010, by calling (646) 500-8627, or through the Patient Portal.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Mark Hall NP in Psychiatry PLLC

Mark Hall Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC

Address: 16 Madison Square West, Suite 1108, New York, NY 10010

Phone: (646) 500-8627

Email: compliance@markhallnp.com

Privacy Officer: Mark Hall NP

Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 8:00 AM–6:00 PM  •  Tue 10:00 AM–7:45 PM  •  Fri–Sun Closed