Privacy Policy

Shore Pine Psychiatry is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected and used when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

You are not required to provide personal information to use this website. However, we may collect information you choose to share with us, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Other information submitted through contact forms, email, or phone

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

This helps us understand how the website is used to improve your experience.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide requested information

  • Improve website functionality

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose limited information to trusted service providers as necessary to support our operations, or as required by applicable law.

Important Communication Guidelines

This website is not a secure platform for transmitting personal health information.

Please do not send sensitive or confidential medical or financial information through:

  • Website forms

  • Email

  • Text or voicemail

If you are a current patient, please use the secure patient portal for communication.

No Clinical Relationship

Use of this website does not establish a patient–provider relationship. A clinical relationship is only established after completing an intake process and mutually agreeing to begin care.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This may include pages visited and time spent on the site.

Google Analytics may collect your IP address but does not directly identify you by name. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to external sites. Shore Pine Psychiatry is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required to comply with applicable laws or to protect the safety and rights of individuals.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your Privacy as a Patient

If you become a patient of Shore Pine Psychiatry, your health information is protected under HIPAA. You will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how your information is used and your rights.

Contact

Shore Pine Psychiatry
 35 South Street, Unit 1
Boston, MA 02130
info@shorepinepsychiatry.com

Last Updated: April 28, 2026