Website Privacy Policy

Note: This policy covers how papsychotherapy.org (the "Site") collects and uses information from visitors browsing the website. It is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients in treatment. If you are a current or prospective patient asking about your health records, please see our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Who We Are

Cognitive Behavior Institute ("CBI," "we," "us," or "our") operates papsychotherapy.org. This policy explains what information the Site collects from visitors, how it's used, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. If you use a contact or intake form on the Site, we collect what you enter (such as name, email, phone number, and the reason for your inquiry). Patient screening and intake are handled through our third-party platform (Unicentric) — see "Third-Party Services" below.

Information collected automatically. When you browse the Site, we automatically collect:

• Pages visited, time on page, and navigation paths
• Device, browser, and general location information (city/region level, not precise location)
• Referring website or search terms that led you to the Site
• Interactions with specific links, such as clicking to call, clicking to reach our patient portal, or clicking to start an inquiry

We do not knowingly collect Protected Health Information (PHI) through general website browsing. PHI is only submitted through our HIPAA-compliant patient intake and screening tools, which are covered separately by our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as those set by Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve it over time. These may include:

• Analytics cookies — help us understand aggregate traffic patterns, popular pages, and how people find the Site.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function, but will not prevent you from accessing our services or contacting us by phone.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy practices:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — aggregate website traffic and usage analytics. Google's privacy practices are described at Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Search Console — helps us understand how the Site appears in Google Search results. This does not involve visitor-level tracking.
• Unicentric — powers our patient screening tool and patient portal. Any health information you submit through these tools is handled under HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this policy.

We do not sell visitor information to third parties, and we do not use Google Signals or other ad-tech profiling on this Site.

How We Use Information

We use website information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Understand which content and services are most useful to visitors
• Respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
• Measure whether the Site is effectively connecting people with care

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for adults seeking information about behavioral health services for themselves or on behalf of a minor in their care. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through general website browsing.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information collected through the Site. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

• You may decline to submit a contact/inquiry form and instead reach us by phone.
• You may adjust your browser or device settings to limit cookies.
• If you are a patient and have questions about your health information specifically, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices or contact us directly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact: