Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Introduction

This practice is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you contact or receive services from this practice.

This practice is operated by a sole provider psychologist and complies with applicable privacy and confidentiality laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), when applicable.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information, including:

• Your name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Appointment-related information
• Administrative and billing information

Clinical information is collected only as necessary to provide professional psychological services and is protected in accordance with HIPAA and professional ethical standards.

How Information Is Used

Your information is used only for legitimate professional and administrative purposes, including:

• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Providing psychological or forensic services
• Billing and payment processing
• Required legal or ethical documentation

We do not sell, rent, or share your information for marketing purposes.

Confidentiality and Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect your information. Access to information is limited to the provider and trusted service systems used for scheduling, billing, documentation, or communication.

Please note that no electronic system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Email and Electronic Communication

Email and electronic communication may be used for administrative purposes such as scheduling or billing. Email is not guaranteed to be secure, and clients are encouraged not to include sensitive clinical details in email messages.

SMS / Text Messaging Policy

Text messaging is used only for administrative purposes, such as appointment confirmations or scheduling-related communication.

Important SMS Disclosures

• Text messages are not used for therapy, clinical discussion, or emergencies
• Text messages may not be fully secure
• Text messages are sent only to individuals who initiate contact or provide their phone number for scheduling purposes

Opt-Out of Text Messaging

You may opt out of text messages at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any text message, or
• Requesting removal by phone or email

Once you opt out, no further text messages will be sent.

No Emergency Use

This practice does not provide emergency services by text, email, or website contact forms. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Legal and Ethical Disclosures

Information may be disclosed when required by law, court order, or professional ethical obligations (such as risk of harm to self or others), consistent with applicable laws and professional standards.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:

Dr. Greg Hupp, Psychologist

Ph (928) 421-4646

drghupp@gmail.com