Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Arielle Lipset Bailkin, LCSW respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact the practice online.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website. It does not replace the practice’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed in connection with therapy services.

Information We Collect
When you use this website, we may collect information that you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, referral information, scheduling request, group inquiry, or message submitted through a contact form.

The website may also collect basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general site usage data. This may happen through website hosting tools, analytics tools, cookies, or similar technologies.

Please Do Not Use This Website for Emergencies
This website and email are not intended for emergencies or urgent clinical needs. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in emotional crisis, you may call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Please avoid including highly sensitive clinical information in website forms or general email messages. These tools are intended for basic inquiries, scheduling, and consultation requests.

How We Use Information
Information submitted through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Schedule a consultation or appointment

  • Follow up about therapy services or group offerings

  • Provide information you requested

  • Maintain practice records

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Meet legal, ethical, or professional obligations

The practice does not sell or rent your personal information.

Website Forms, Email, and Scheduling Tools
This practice may use third-party services to operate the website, manage forms, schedule consultations, or support communication. These providers may process information on behalf of the practice.

While reasonable steps are taken to protect your information, no website, email system, form, or online platform can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By choosing to contact the practice through this website or by email, you understand that there are some privacy risks involved with electronic communication.

Health Information and Therapy Services
If you become a client, information related to your care may be considered protected health information and will be handled according to applicable privacy laws, ethical obligations, and the practice’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Submitting a website form or sending an email does not create a therapist-client relationship. A therapist-client relationship begins only after both you and the practice agree to work together and the required intake, consent, and practice documents are completed.

Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve the site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function and collect general usage information.

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

This practice does not knowingly use website visitor information to target people based on sensitive mental health information.

When Information May Be Shared
Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, including:

  • With service providers who help operate the website, scheduling tools, email, or practice systems

  • When required by law, court order, subpoena, or professional obligation

  • When necessary to protect safety

  • With your written permission

  • As otherwise described in the practice’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, if you become a client

Data Security
The practice uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. This may include password-protected systems, limited access to practice information, and use of secure platforms when appropriate.

Even with safeguards, no electronic communication or online system is completely risk-free.

Data Retention
Information submitted through this website may be kept for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, maintain practice records, comply with legal or ethical obligations, or support practice operations.

Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13. The practice does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

Links to Other Websites
This website may include links to third-party websites or platforms. The practice is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those external websites.

Your Choices
You may contact the practice to ask about information you previously submitted through this website. Depending on the type of information and applicable legal or clinical recordkeeping obligations, you may request that certain information be updated or deleted.

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Arielle Lipset Bailkin, LCSW
New York, NY
Email: arielle@ariellebailkinlcsw.com
Website: www.ariellebailkinlcsw.com

Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this website with a new effective date.