Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2026

At Emergence Health & Wellness for Men, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of your personal information and maintaining the trust you place in our practice. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website and our communication services, including text messaging (SMS).

We may collect the following information when you visit our website or communicate with us:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Appointment requests
• Insurance information (when applicable)
• Information you voluntarily provide regarding your mental health or reason for seeking services
• Website usage information through cookies and analytics tools

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule appointments
• Provide mental health services
• Communicate regarding your care
• Send appointment reminders
• Process billing and insurance claims
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We only collect information necessary to provide our services and operate our practice effectively.

If you become a client of our practice, your protected health information (PHI) is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your medical information may be used and disclosed and your rights regarding that information.

Information submitted through this website before becoming a client may not be considered protected health information under HIPAA.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect portions of the website.

We may use trusted third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, scheduling, payment processing, analytics, secure messaging, and other business operations. These providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards for the information they receive.

With your consent, we may communicate with you via text message regarding:

• Appointment reminders
• Scheduling updates
• Practice notifications
• Requests to contact the office
• Limited administrative communications

Text messaging is intended for administrative purposes and should not be used to communicate urgent or emergency medical information.

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS communications from Emergence Health & Wellness for Men.

Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving treatment.

Message frequency varies depending on your appointments and interactions with our practice.

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier's plan.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive one confirmation message, and no further SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

For assistance with our text messaging service, reply HELP to any text message or contact our office directly.

Mobile phone numbers collected for SMS communications are used solely for communications from Emergence Health & Wellness for Men.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Email should not be considered a secure method for transmitting confidential health information unless sent through an encrypted platform. Please avoid sending sensitive medical information through unsecured email.

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate consent.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information when legally permitted
• Withdraw consent for certain communications
• Opt out of marketing communications

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Emergence Health & Wellness for Men

Email: rj@emergenceformen.com

Phone: 781-757-5991

Website: emergenceformen.com