Effective Date: March 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Elizabeth Newton, PMHNP-BC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected and used when you visit this website.
This policy applies only to information collected through this website and does not replace the Notice of Privacy Practices provided to patients receiving clinical services.
2. Website Information Collected
When you visit this website, certain non-identifying information may be automatically collected through Squarespace and related technologies including:
IP address
Browser Type
Device Information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
This information is used for website analytics, security, and performance improvement.
The website may use cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
3. Appointment Scheduling and Clinical Services
This website does not provide medical advice or emergency services.
Appointments and clinical services are managed through secure electronic health record systems, including Headway (a third-party healthcare platform) and Optimantra. When you click the scheduling link, you are redirected to Headway’s secure portal. Information submitted through Headway is governed by their privacy and security policies.
All clinical services are provided in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and New York State Mental Hygiene Law §33.13
Protected health information (PHI) is not collected or stored through this website.
4. Email and Communications
If you choose to contact the Practice via email or other electronic means, please note that standard email may not be fully secure. Sensitive medical information should not be transmitted through unsecured email.
Secure communication methods will be provided to established patients as appropriate.
5. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites, including Headway. The practice is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party site.
6. No Emergency services
This Practice does not provide emergency services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
7. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be reflected by the effective date listed above.
8. Contact Information
Elizabeth Newton, PMHNP-BC
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Serving patients throughout New York State
drnewton@elizabethnewtonnp.com