Cookie Policy

Bethesda Mental Health

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Bethesda Mental Health (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read together with our Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Bethesda Mental Health uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions correctly and securely

• Improve website performance and usability

• Understand how visitors interact with our website

• Support appointment scheduling and secure patient portals (if applicable)

We do not use cookies to collect or store Protected Health Information (PHI).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Examples include:

• Security and authentication cookies

• Session management cookies

• Accessibility and load-balancing cookies

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information anonymously.

Examples include:

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Browser type and device information

• Website traffic statistics

This information is used solely to improve website performance and user experience.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and settings.

Examples include:

• Language preferences

• Form autofill settings

• Region or location preferences

D. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics or scheduling tools) that place cookies on our website.

These third parties are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and are not permitted to use cookie data for unauthorized purposes.

4. Cookies and HIPAA Compliance

Our website cookies are not used to collect, store, or transmit medical or mental health information. Any personal health information provided through secure patient portals or forms is protected in accordance with HIPAA regulations and is not accessible through cookies.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may:

• Accept or reject cookies

• Delete stored cookies

• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Bethesda Mental Health
4101 McEwen Rd
Suite 410
Dallas, TX 75244
United States

Phone: (17) 753-3216 / (817) 350-4377
Email: hello@bethesdamh.com