If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact Fortitude MHG through the website contact page.
Effective Date: 2026
Fortitude MHG is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected and used when you visit this website.
Information Collected
When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically or voluntarily provided by you. This may include:
- Information submitted through contact forms (such as name, email address, or phone number)
- Basic website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
- Information provided when requesting information about services
This information is used only for the purpose of responding to inquiries, communicating about services, or improving the functionality of the website.
Use of Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests submitted through the contact form
- Communicate about services or scheduling
- Improve website functionality and user experience
Personal information submitted through this website will not be sold or shared with third parties except as required to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
Third-Party Services
Fortitude MHG may use third-party service providers to support certain functions such as:
- Website hosting
- Scheduling services
- Electronic health record systems
- Billing systems
- Analytics tools
If you schedule an appointment or complete intake forms, you may be directed to a secure third-party platform used for patient scheduling, documentation, and billing. These systems operate under their own privacy and security policies.
Fortitude MHG encourages users to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms used for these services.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect anonymous information such as page visits and time spent on pages to help improve website performance.
Security
Reasonable measures are taken to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Website Communications
This website contact form is intended for general inquiries only.
Visitors should not submit sensitive medical or personal health information through website forms. Messages submitted through the website may not be encrypted and may not be considered secure.
Submitting a message through this website does not establish a provider–patient relationship with Fortitude MHG.
Appointment scheduling and clinical communication are handled through secure systems after an appointment has been scheduled.
Medical Information
This website is not intended for the transmission of sensitive medical information. Protected health information is handled through secure clinical systems once a provider–patient relationship has been established.
Use of this website does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
HIPAA Notice
Information submitted through this website may not be considered protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Patients should avoid submitting medical information through website forms.
Protected health information is managed through secure clinical systems in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Emergency Notice
This website is not intended for medical or psychiatric emergencies.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
California Privacy Rights
Residents of California may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to request information about personal data collected through this website and how it is used.
Requests related to personal information may be submitted through the website contact page.
Data Retention
Information submitted through website forms may be retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, or comply with legal obligations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Fortitude MHG may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.