Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/06/2026
Mary J. Neely, LCSW (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
This policy applies only to maryjneely.com and information collected through it. Information shared with Mary J. Neely during therapeutic services is protected under separate federal and state laws — including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) — and is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide. When you contact us through this website — for example, by submitting a form, joining a waitlist, or sending an email — we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any message or information you choose to share
Please do not include sensitive health information, diagnoses, or detailed personal history in any web-based form. These channels are for general inquiries only.
Information collected automatically. When you visit this website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and is used to understand site traffic and improve the user experience.
Cookies and similar technologies. This website may use cookies to remember your preferences and analyze site activity. You can control cookie use through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
- Share information about our services
- Manage waitlist sign-ups and course-related communications
- Improve the website and our services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use website-collected data for advertising or behavioral profiling.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information with:
- Service providers who help operate the website, process payments (for course or store purchases), or deliver email — only as needed to perform those services and under appropriate confidentiality agreements.
- Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of any individual.
We will never share clinical or therapeutic information collected during your work with Mary J. Neely without your authorization, except as permitted or required by law and as outlined in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.
4. HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Information you submit through this website is generally not considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, because the website is intended for general inquiries and not for the delivery of clinical care. However, we take reasonable steps to keep any information you share confidential.
If you become a client, your protected health information is governed by HIPAA, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Please do not use the contact form to share sensitive health details, crisis information, or anything that requires an urgent response. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, however, so we encourage you to be thoughtful about what you share through email and web forms.
6. Your Privacy Rights
California residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you and how we use it
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information as defined under California law)
- Be free from discrimination for exercising any of these rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies before sharing information with them.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Mary J. Neely, LCSW License #: 106852 Los Angeles, CA Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend reviewing this document with qualified legal counsel before publication.
