HIPAA Notice

PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated: December 13th, 2025

At Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (anxietyspecialistsofstl.com).

1. Information We Collect We collect two types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and phone number when you:

    • Fill out our “Book My Free Consultation” form.

    • Sign up to download our “Anxiety Relief Toolkit.”

    • Subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect data about your device and browsing behavior, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, to help us improve our website’s performance.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to:

  • Schedule and manage your consultation requests.

  • Send you the specific resources you requested (e.g., the Toolkit).

  • Send you emails with mental health tips or practice updates (you may unsubscribe at any time).

  • Analyze website traffic to understand how visitors find and use our site.

3. HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality If you become a patient of Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is governed by a separate federal law known as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

  • Website vs. Medical Record: Information you submit via this website (like a contact form) is handled with care, but it does not become part of your formal medical record until we proceed with intake services.

  • Notice of Privacy Practices: For a full explanation of your rights regarding your medical records and how we protect your health information under HIPAA, please [Click Here to View Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices] (Note: Link this to a PDF of your official HIPAA form or the document from your EHR).

4. Cookies and Tracking We may use cookies (small text files stored on your browser) to enhance your experience. We may also use third-party services like Google Analytics to track website statistics. These third parties may use cookies to collect anonymous data about your visit. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Tools

  • Client Portal: Our “Client Portal” link redirects you to a secure, HIPAA-compliant practice management system. Their privacy policy governs the data you enter there.

  • Email Marketing: We use third-party providers to manage our email lists. We do not sell or rent your email address to outside marketers.

6. Data Security We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. By using this site, you acknowledge and accept these potential security risks.

7. Children’s Privacy Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via this website.

8. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Information If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis 3250 Hampton Ave, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: (314) 462-2965