Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1st, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Boyce, PhD, LMSW Consulting, P.C. doing business as DR. BOYCE (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or “DR. BOYCE”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, book services, or otherwise engage with our practice. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information in accordance with U.S. privacy laws and HIPAA regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and non-personally identifiable information when you interact with us, including but not limited to:

  • Personal Information You Provide:

    • Name, email address, phone number

    • Billing and payment details

    • Information shared during therapy sessions (subject to HIPAA)

    • Preferences for service types and session details

  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, device type, browser, time spent on our website, and pages visited (through cookies and analytics tools).

  • SMS Opt-In Data: All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt‑in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule and provide therapy sessions (individual, group, or packages)

  • Facilitate workshops, speaking engagements, and retreats

  • Process payments via Stripe, PayPal, and other secure processors

  • Communicate with you via email about sessions, updates, and wellness tips

  • Deliver downloads and digital products/ digital courses you’ve purchased or signed up for

  • Improve our website performance and service offerings

  • Ensure HIPAA-compliant, encrypted communications and data storage

3. HIPAA Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding your health information in accordance with HIPAA. Any personal health information (PHI) you share during therapy is stored and transmitted securely using encrypted, HIPAA-compliant tools such as Zoom.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party platforms for communications, payments, and email delivery. These include:

  • Stripe, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express (payment processing)

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • ConvertKit (email and newsletter distribution)

  • Zoom (for virtual sessions)

  • Calendly (for booking virtual sessions)

These providers have their own privacy policies and may collect and store data per their policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your data unless we are legally required to retain it.

6. Email Communications

By booking a service, downloading resources, or signing up for our mailing list, you consent to receive emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in any email.

7. Digital Product Usage

All downloadable resources, ebooks, and digital tools are for personal use only. Reproduction, resale, distribution, or public sharing of this content is strictly prohibited without written permission.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Update your personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permissible)

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

  • Request information about third-party data sharing

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@drkboyce.com.

9. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data using SSL encryption, secure servers, and HIPAA-compliant tools. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage you to take precautions on your end.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit data from individuals under 18. Our services are for adults only.

11. International Users

While we are based in the United States, we welcome clients worldwide. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., you consent to the processing and transfer of your data to the United States.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@drkboyce.com

Boyce, PhD, LMSW Consulting, P.C.

108 Patriot Drive, Suite A, Middletown, DE 19709

Email : info@drkboyce.com

Phone: (302) 314-0441