Website Privacy Policy

Effective October 6, 2026

 

This Website Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Benson Fox, PsyD (“Dr. Fox,” “we,” or “us”) may collect, use, and share information when you visit drbensonfox.com or contact us through the website. It applies to website interactions only.

 

Please do not use the website contact form, chat, or ordinary email to send sensitive clinical information. These channels are not intended for emergencies or urgent mental-health concerns. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental-health emergency, call 911 or 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.

 

This website policy is separate from any Notice of Privacy Practices that may apply to clinical services. A clinical privacy notice, when applicable, describes how protected health information is handled in the course of care.

 

Information we collect

Depending on how you use this website, we may collect:

 

• Contact and inquiry information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, optional phone number, preferred contact method, broad service interest, and scheduling preferences.
• Appointment or service-request details you choose to submit.
• Technical and usage information automatically generated by Wix or connected services, such as IP address, device or browser type, pages viewed, referring pages, and cookie or similar identifiers.
• Any other information you voluntarily provide.

 

Please do not submit diagnoses, treatment details, insurance numbers, payment-card information, or other sensitive clinical information through the general website contact form, website chat, or ordinary email.

 

How we use information

We may use website information to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, operate and improve the website, maintain security, prevent misuse, comply with legal obligations, and send communications you requested. We do not sell or rent personal information.

 

Website inquiries and clinical services

Submitting a website inquiry does not establish a psychologist-patient relationship. Website forms, chat, email, and text are not intended for emergencies, urgent clinical needs, or detailed health information.

 

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental-health emergency, call 911 or 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.

 

This Website Privacy Policy applies only to website interactions. It does not replace any Notice of Privacy Practices that may apply to clinical services. When applicable, that separate notice explains how protected health information is used, disclosed, safeguarded, and accessed in the course of care.

 

Cookies and website services

This website is hosted on Wix. Wix and enabled third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, understand site performance, prevent fraud or abuse, and support features such as forms, chat, analytics, or scheduling.

 

Information handled by Wix or another third-party service is also subject to that provider’s privacy notice and terms. You can use browser controls and any cookie settings offered on the site to manage nonessential cookies, although disabling some technologies may affect site features.

 

Wix processes information submitted through website forms and Wix Chat. Inquiry notifications may also be sent to the practice’s Gmail account. Google processes email sent to or from that account under its own privacy terms. These general contact channels are intended for contact and scheduling information, not detailed clinical history.

 

The newsletter popup’s Subscribe button opens a Sender.net subscription form. If you choose to subscribe there, Sender.net processes the contact details you provide for newsletter delivery. Newsletter subscription is optional and separate from requesting therapy. Review the provider’s privacy information before submitting details, and use the unsubscribe link in newsletter emails to stop receiving them.

 

When information may be shared

We may share website information:

 

• With service providers that support hosting, forms, analytics, communications, scheduling, security, or other website functions.
• When you ask or authorize us to share it.
• When reasonably necessary to comply with law, regulation, court order, subpoena, or other lawful process.
• When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of Dr. Fox, website visitors, patients, or others.
• In connection with a practice reorganization or similar transaction, subject to appropriate protections.

 

We do not authorize service providers to use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services they provide to us, except as permitted or required by law.

 

Retention

We retain website information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, legitimate recordkeeping, dispute resolution, security, and legal obligations. Retention of clinical records is governed separately by applicable professional and legal requirements.

 

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the information we handle and the services we use. However, no website, email, chat, text message, or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please avoid sending sensitive clinical or financial information through general website forms, chat, or ordinary email.

 

Communications and choices

If you contact us, we may respond using the contact information you provide. You may ask us to stop nonessential communications, but we may still send administrative, safety-related, or legally required messages.

 

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about your website interactions, subject to applicable law and legitimate recordkeeping needs. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. Rights involving clinical records, when applicable, are handled under the relevant Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law.

 

Children’s privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate authorization. If you believe a child submitted information through the website, contact us so we can review and, when appropriate, delete it.

 

Links to other websites

This website may link to third-party websites or services. We do not control their privacy, security, or content. Review the privacy notice of any third party before providing information.

 

Visitors outside New York

Dr. Fox operates in New York, United States. If you access the website from another jurisdiction, information may be processed in the United States or other locations where service providers operate. Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights. We will respond to verified requests as required by applicable law.

 

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in the website, services, or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.

 

Contact

For questions or requests about this Website Privacy Policy, contact:

 

Dr. Benson Fox, PsyD
Email: drbensonfox@gmail.com
Phone: (516) 880-2841

 

Please describe the website interaction and the information involved. Do not include sensitive clinical details in ordinary email.