Privacy Policy

Clinical privacy first—no PHI via website forms. Care is handled in HIPAA-secure systems. This page covers site data, cookies, security, and your rights.

Effective Date: April 12, 2025
Last Reviewed: August 19, 2025

Next Mission Recovery Psychology, PC ("Next Mission Recovery," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to confidentiality, security, and clear communication. This policy explains what we collect on https://www.nextmissionrecovery.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.

Clinical privacy first. Website forms are for general inquiries and scheduling only. Please do not submit Personal Health Information (PHI) through the Site. All clinical information is handled separately in secure, HIPAA‑compliant systems during sessions.

1) What We Collect

A. Information you voluntarily provide

When you contact us (e.g., request a consultation) you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Free‑text message (please avoid PHI)

B. Information collected automatically (non‑identifying)

To maintain and improve the Site, we collect anonymous or de-identified usage data, such as:

  • Browser, device type, operating system

  • Pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs

  • General location (city/region level, not precise)

This may be collected via cookies or similar technologies. Essential cookies support site functionality; analytics cookies help us understand usage. You may decline or disable non-essential cookies at any time without affecting your ability to use the Site. We do not collect PHI via cookies and we do not use ad trackers.

2) How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Respond to inquiries and consultation requests

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site (analytics, troubleshooting)

  • Comply with applicable laws and enforce our terms

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it for third‑party marketing.

3) Cookies & Controls

We use limited cookies to support essential site features and anonymous analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling non‑essential cookies may affect some features, but you’ll still be able to view the Site.

Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to DNT signals. We do not use third-party ad tracking; limited analytics may collect de-identified usage.

4) Data Security & Confidentiality

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the data we process. While no website can guarantee 100% security, we strive to protect information in transit and at rest.

  • Do not include PHI in website forms or email.

  • Clinical communications, records, and session notes are maintained separately in HIPAA‑compliant systems and are never stored on the Site.

5) Third‑Party Services

We may use privacy‑respecting services for hosting, security, form delivery, spam prevention, and aggregate analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers process data on our behalf under their own policies. We do not authorize them to use your data for their own marketing.

6) Links to Other Websites

The Site may link to external resources (e.g., Psychology Today, NPI Registry). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their policies when visiting.

7) Your Privacy Rights (CA & VA + other jurisdictions)

Depending on where you live (including California’s CCPA/CPRA and Virginia’s VCDPA), you may have rights to:

  • Know/Access the categories or specific pieces of personal information we have collected

  • Correct inaccuracies in your information

  • Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions

  • Data portability (receive a copy in a usable format)

  • Opt‑out of sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share for cross‑context advertising)

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information (we do not collect it via the Site)

  • Non‑discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

How to make a request: Contact us using the methods below. We may need to verify your identity to protect your privacy. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authority and identity verification.

8) Children’s Privacy

The Site and services are for adults (18+) and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9) Data Retention

We retain contact information submitted through the Site only as long as necessary to respond to your request and meet legal or operational requirements. Clinical records are maintained separately in accordance with professional and legal standards.

10) International Visitors

The Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be processed in the U.S. where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. We will post the revised policy with an updated "Last Reviewed" date. Material changes will be highlighted when appropriate.

12) Contact Us (Privacy Requests & Questions)

Sheila Vidal, PsyD
Next Mission Recovery Psychology, PC (brand: Next Mission Recovery)
Email: sheila.vidal@nextmissionrecovery.com
Phone: +1‑916‑764‑7488
Mailing Address: 13389 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 300 #107, Folsom, CA 95630, USA

For urgent safety concerns, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Do not use website forms or email for emergencies.