Abby Langan, MD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with this website. This policy applies only to this website and does not replace or override our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Important Medical & HIPAA Notice
This website is not intended for the transmission of Protected Health Information (PHI). Please do not submit sensitive medical, psychiatric, diagnostic, or treatment information through website forms, email, or messaging features.
Submitting information through this website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Medical care is provided only after appropriate intake, consent, and confirmation through approved clinical systems.
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide limited personal information through the website, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- General inquiry or appointment request details
Website forms are intended for administrative and scheduling purposes only.
Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the website, we may automatically collect non-identifying information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring website
This information is collected through cookies or similar technologies to improve website performance and user experience.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to general inquiries
- Facilitate appointment requests
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Maintain website security
- Communicate administrative or operational information
We do not sell or rent personal information collected through this website.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect aggregated, non-medical information and do not collect PHI.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may be affected.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to support website operations, such as:
- Website hosting
- Analytics services
- Scheduling or contact tools
Third-party providers are permitted to access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
Clinical services, patient portals, telehealth platforms, and electronic health record (EHR) systems are governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, not this policy.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information you submitted through this website
- Request correction or deletion of such information
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, please contact:
Abby Langan, MD
info@katy-psychiatry.com
832.405.4660
For information regarding patient privacy rights and PHI, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.