Privacy Policy

New Leaf Mental Health Effective Date: April 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how New Leaf Mental Health collects, uses, and protects your information. Please read it carefully. If you have questions, contact us before using our services.

 

1. Who We Are

New Leaf Mental Health is a telehealth psychiatric practice led by Peris Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC. We provide integrative psychiatric care for adults across California and Utah. Our practice is located at 915 Highland Pointe Drive Suite 250, Roseville, CA 95678. References to “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to New Leaf Mental Health.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal identification information: name, date of birth, address, email address, and phone number
  • Health and medical information: symptoms, mental health history, medications, and treatment details
  • Insurance and billing information: insurance carrier, policy number, and payment details
  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools
  • Communications: messages, inquiries, or forms submitted through our website or contact channels
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, manage, and coordinate psychiatric care and telehealth services
  • Process appointments, billing, and insurance claims
  • Communicate with you regarding your care, appointments, and treatment
  • Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and licensing requirements
  • Improve our website and service delivery
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
 

4. HIPAA & Protected Health Information

As a healthcare provider, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your health information is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

We will not disclose your PHI without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law — including for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations purposes.

You have rights under HIPAA, including the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your health records
  • Request corrections to your health records
  • Request restrictions on how your information is used or disclosed
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI
  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

For a full description of your HIPAA rights, please request our Notice of Privacy Practices.

 

5. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take the security of your information seriously. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Telehealth sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms and services to operate our practice and website, including:

  • ZocDoc — for appointment scheduling and patient reviews
  • Telehealth platform — for secure virtual appointments
  • Google Maps — for location display on our website
  • Analytics tools — to understand website usage and improve user experience
  • Payment processors — for billing and payment collection

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

 

7. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We do not sell your data to third parties or use it for advertising purposes.

 

8. Your Rights as a User

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory obligations
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

11. Contact Us

New Leaf Mental Health Peris Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC 915 Highland Pointe Drive Suite 250, Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: (916) 866-8249 Fax: (916) 251-0465 Email: info@newleafmentalhealth.net Website: www.newleafmentalhealth.net

This Privacy Policy is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. New Leaf Mental Health recommends having this document reviewed by a licensed healthcare attorney before publishing.