Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 20, 2026
Ocean Coast Counseling (“Ocean Coast Counseling,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when you visit www.oceancoastlcsw.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the Website, how that information may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website. It does not replace or modify Ocean Coast Counseling's Notice of Privacy Practices, which applies to protected health information and clinical services and is available separately on this Website.
Information We Collect:
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Website, including when you complete our contact form, request information, schedule a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us.
This may include your:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Information you choose to provide regarding your reason for contacting us
Scheduling information
Other information you voluntarily submit through the Website
Because Ocean Coast Counseling provides mental health services, please do not include detailed medical, psychological, legal, custody, domestic violence, or other sensitive information in a general website contact form unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure communication method.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically by the Website or by third-party technologies used on the Website. Depending on the services currently enabled, this may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, and general information about how you interact with the Website.
Ocean Coast Counseling may use this information to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website and understand how visitors use it.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies or similar technologies provided by Squarespace or other third-party services.
Cookies may be used for Website functionality, security, analytics, preferences, or other purposes. The specific cookies and technologies used may change as Website functionality changes.
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through cookie or privacy controls provided on the Website.
Third-Party Services
Ocean Coast Counseling may use third-party providers to support Website functionality, including website hosting, contact forms, scheduling, analytics, email communication, and other administrative services.
These providers may receive information necessary to perform the services they provide to Ocean Coast Counseling and may have their own privacy policies governing their handling of information.
If a scheduling service such as Calendly is used, information submitted through that service may be subject to the service provider's own privacy policy and terms.
Please avoid submitting sensitive clinical information through third-party scheduling or contact tools unless Ocean Coast Counseling specifically instructs you to do so through an appropriate secure system.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the Website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries and requests
Contact you regarding services or consultations
Schedule appointments or consultations
Communicate about services
Operate and improve the Website
Maintain Website security
Understand Website usage
Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations
Information collected through the Website will not be used for purposes inconsistent with this Privacy Policy or applicable law.
Health Information and Clinical Services
Information related to your treatment or clinical services may constitute protected health information (“PHI”) and is subject to additional privacy protections.
Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed and describes your rights regarding that information.
The Privacy Policy for this Website should not be interpreted as replacing or expanding the protections described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
Confidentiality
Ocean Coast Counseling takes confidentiality seriously. Communications provided in connection with professional services may be protected by applicable federal and New York law, subject to legal and professional exceptions.
New York law recognizes privileged communications between clients and licensed clinical social workers, subject to specified exceptions.
Please understand that submitting information through a general website form or sending an ordinary email does not necessarily provide the same protections as communicating through an established secure clinical communication system.
Information Sharing
Ocean Coast Counseling does not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be disclosed when necessary to provide requested services, operate the Website, work with service providers, comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, protect the rights or safety of individuals, or as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
For information concerning disclosures of protected health information, please refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices.
Data Security
Ocean Coast Counseling takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information in its possession from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
New York's SHIELD Act requires businesses maintaining covered private information to maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
Children's Privacy
The Website is intended for adults and parents, guardians, and other individuals seeking information about services for children and adolescents.
Although Ocean Coast Counseling provides therapy to children, the Website is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including scheduling platforms, professional resources, social media platforms, or other websites.
Ocean Coast Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Ocean Coast Counseling may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Website functionality, technology, services, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Stephanie Costa, LCSW
Ocean Coast Counseling
2175 Wantagh Ave, Suite 105
Wantagh, NY 11793
92 Broadway
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Email:scosta@oceancoastlcsw.com
Phone: 516-584-4969