Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how Your Own Grounds PLLC, doing business as Your Own Grounds Psychiatric Care ("we," "us," or "our"), handles information connected to this website, yourowngrounds.org. It applies to visitors of the website. How we use and protect the health information of our patients is described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, explained below.

Information we collect on this website

This website is informational. We designed it to collect as little information as possible.

• No forms or accounts. The website has no contact forms, patient portal, logins, or chat tools, so you cannot submit personal or health information through it.
• No cookies or tracking. We do not use cookies, analytics tools, advertising pixels, session recording, or other tracking technologies, and we do not share your browsing activity with advertisers or social media companies.
• Basic server logs. Like all websites, our hosting provider automatically receives technical information when a page loads, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the page requested, and the date and time. This information is used only to deliver, secure, and troubleshoot the website.

When you contact us

When you email us at hello@yourowngrounds.org, the information you share, such as your name, contact details, and reason for reaching out, may become part of your health record and is protected as health information under HIPAA. Standard email is not a secure channel, so please keep messages brief and do not include personal health details; we will discuss your care through secure, HIPAA-compliant channels.

Please do not send personal health information through social media, unsecured email, or a personal phone number. If you are experiencing an emergency, do not contact us through any of these channels: call or text 988 or call 911.

How we use information

• To operate, maintain, and secure this website
• To respond to your calls and schedule appointments
• To provide, coordinate, and bill for your care, as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information, and we do not use it for targeted advertising.

How information is shared

We share information only when needed and as the law allows, for example with:

• Service providers that help us run the website and practice (such as website hosting and HIPAA-compliant communication and records services), who must protect the information and may use it only to provide their services
• Other health care providers, pharmacies, or insurers when needed for your treatment or payment, as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices
• Government authorities when required by law, such as to prevent a serious threat to health or safety

Your health information and HIPAA

As a health care provider, we are required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Texas law to protect the privacy of your health information. Mental health information receives special care. Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains in detail how your health information may be used and shared and your rights.

Under HIPAA, you generally have the right to:

• Get a copy of your health records
• Ask us to correct your health records
• Request confidential communications, such as being contacted at a different number
• Ask us to limit what we use or share
• Get a list of certain disclosures we have made
• Get a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices
• Choose someone to act for you
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Notice of Privacy Practices: patients receive our Notice of Privacy Practices when starting care. You can request a copy at any time by emailing hello@yourowngrounds.org.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can contact us at hello@yourowngrounds.org or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov/ocr/complaints. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

How we protect information

This website is served only over encrypted HTTPS connections and uses modern security protections. For patient information, we use HIPAA-compliant tools with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information and limit who can access it.

Children’s privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through it. Questions about care for a minor should be directed to the practice by email.

Links to other websites

Our website links to outside resources, such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and government websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites, so please review their policies.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Because we do not track visitors across websites, there is nothing to turn off. We honor these signals by default.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last changed. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your privacy? Email hello@yourowngrounds.org. See also our Terms & Conditions and Accessibility Statement.