Effective Date: 4/1/25

Dr. Abby Hill, Ed.D., LLC and hillschoolpsychology.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with professional, ethical, and legal standards regarding confidentiality and data protection. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit [your website URL] (the "Website").

By using our Website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Any details you include in messages through our contact form
   

We automatically collect certain non-personal data, including:

• IP address
   
• Browser type
   
• Device information
   
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
   

We collect information in the following ways:

• When you fill out a contact form
   
• When you subscribe to a newsletter or request information
   
• Automatically, through cookies and analytics software
   

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and service requests
   
• Provide consultation, training, and other professional services
   
• Improve our Website’s functionality and user experience
   
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations
   

As a school psychologist, I adhere to strict confidentiality standards. However, there are exceptions where I may be required to disclose information without your consent:

Confidentiality is fundamental in psychological services. However, confidentiality may be breached under the following circumstances:

• If you provide written consent for disclosure
   
• If required by a court order or subpoena
   
• If necessary to protect your or another person's life, health, or safety
   

Under state and federal laws, I am required to report certain information to authorities if:

• A child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected
   
• A client poses an imminent threat of harm to themselves or others
   
• There is a legal obligation to report specific concerns (e.g., court-ordered evaluations, mandated disclosures in school settings)
   

While this Website does not collect protected health information (PHI), if you engage in professional services with me, your information may be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This means:

• Any PHI shared during psychological services is protected
   
• I follow HIPAA-compliant measures for data storage and communication
   
• I will not share PHI without your explicit consent, except as required by law
   

If you have concerns about HIPAA or data privacy, please contact me directly at [your email address].

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share your information only:

• With third-party service providers (e.g., scheduling software, email services) necessary for business operations
   
• If required by law, court order, or ethical duty
   

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and limited access. However, no online system is completely secure.

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
   
• Request correction or deletion of your data
   
• Opt out of marketing communications
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, or HIPAA compliance, please contact us at:

Hill School Psychology
DrHill@hillschoolpsychology.com