Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 17, 2026
Welcome to Desert Sands Mental Health and Play Therapy (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
Information We May Collect
We may collect limited personal information when you:
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Submit a contact form
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Request an appointment
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Call, text, or email the practice
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Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if applicable)
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Interact with the website
The information collected may include:
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Name
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Phone number
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Email address
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General message or inquiry details
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Technical website data such as browser type, device type, or IP address
Please do not submit sensitive or confidential medical information through website contact forms or standard email unless specifically instructed to do so.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through the website may be used to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Schedule or manage appointments
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Communicate practice-related information
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Maintain website security and performance
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
HIPAA and Confidentiality
While we take reasonable steps to protect your privacy, communication through this website, standard email, or standard text messaging may not be fully secure.
Submitting information through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
If you become a client of Desert Sands Mental Health and Play Therapy, you will receive additional privacy and confidentiality information as required by applicable laws and professional standards.
Text Messaging and Electronic Communication
If you choose to communicate with the practice through text message, email, or voicemail, you acknowledge that these methods may carry some privacy risks.
Electronic communication may be used for:
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Scheduling
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Appointment reminders
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General communication
Electronic communication should not be used for emergencies, urgent mental health concerns, or detailed clinical discussions.
If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call 911 or contact 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or analytics tools to help understand website traffic and improve user experience. These tools may collect non-identifying information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
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Device or browser information
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.
Third-Party Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling platforms, social media platforms, or maps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Security
Reasonable efforts are made to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of electronic communication or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the website.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or website privacy practices, please contact:
Desert Sands Mental Health and Play Therapy
Phone: 575-586-3455