Privacy Policy
Your Trust Means Everything to Us
Last Updated: July 27, 2025
At MindCare Wellness, we understand that sharing personal details about your mental health takes courage. We honor that trust by protecting your privacy with the highest standards. This policy explains how we handle your information – in plain language, no legal jargon.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect what's necessary to provide you with exceptional care:
- Personal Data: Name, email, phone number when booking appointments
- Session Notes: Optional details shared during booking
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
2. Our Confidentiality Promise
This is the heart of our practice. We treat your information with the utmost care and respect.
What Stays Between Us:
- Everything you share in sessions
- Your diagnosis or treatment plans
- Personal stories and vulnerabilities
Exceptions (Rare but Required by Law):
- If we believe you may harm yourself or others
- Cases of child/elder abuse
- Court-ordered disclosures
3. How We Protect Your Data
Digital Security:
- Encryption: All session notes scrambled with military-grade AES-256
- Access Limits: Only your therapist sees your full file
- Regular Audits: Monthly security checks by cybersecurity experts
Physical Security:
- Locked filing cabinets for printed notes
- Shredded documents after 3 years (required retention period)
4. Where Your Data Travels
We minimize data sharing and only use essential services:
- Google Calendar: Appointment reminders (date/time only)
- WhatsApp: Session confirmations (your phone number)
- bKash/Nagad: Payment processing (transaction amount)
We NEVER:
- Sell your data to advertisers
- Share notes with insurers without consent
- Use your stories for marketing
5. Your Rights
You're in control of your information:
Access
View your session records anytime
Correct
Update outdated information
Delete
Remove non-essential data
Opt-out
Unsubscribe from non-critical emails
Request process: Email [email protected] with "My Data Request" in the subject line. We respond within 72 hours.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use only essential cookies necessary for our services:
- Session Cookie: Keeps you logged in during booking
- Preference Cookie: Remembers your timezone
No advertising trackers. No hidden pixels.
7. Children's Privacy
- We don't knowingly collect data from under-18s
- Minor sessions require parental consent forms
- Child session notes stored separately with extra security
8. Policy Updates
We'll notify you of changes via:
- Email announcement (for active clients)
- Website banner for 30 days
- Updated "Last Updated" date at top of this page
Contact Our Privacy Guardian
Have questions or concerns about your privacy?