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Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Aris Clinic respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting our website. This Website Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit www.aris-clinic.com.

Important: This policy applies only to our website and does not replace or modify our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs how we use and disclose protected health information in connection with clinical care.

1. Information We Collect Through Our Website

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you complete a form on our website, such as an inquiry or contact form, we may collect basic contact information, including:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Patient name
    • Grade or age of patient
    • Program or service interest

Contact Us Form: We ask visitors not to submit detailed medical, diagnostic, or treatment information through website forms. However, we recognize that users may include general health-related information when describing their needs. Our Contact Us form uses HIPAA-compliant security measures to protect any health information that may be submitted.

IOP and Lead Inquiry Forms: These forms collect basic contact information only to respond to your inquiry about our programs. No health information is requested through these forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

    • Pages viewed
    • Time spent on the site
    • Referring websites
    • General location information such as city or region
    • Device and browser type
    • IP address

This information is used to understand website performance and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

For Prospective Clients (Before You Become a Patient)

We use the information you provide through our inquiry forms to:

    • Respond to your questions about our services
    • Provide information about treatment programs
    • Schedule initial consultations
    • Send follow-up communications via email

Important Distinction: Information collected through lead capture and IOP inquiry forms is intended to be limited to basic contact and program interest information and is not treated as Protected Health Information under HIPAA until an individual becomes a patient.

Once You Become a Patient

Once you complete our intake process and begin receiving treatment, all of your information becomes Protected Health Information (PHI) and is governed by HIPAA regulations and our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. At that point, all communication moves to our secure patient portal.

3. Use of Analytics and Tracking Technologies

Google Analytics

Aris Clinic uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics is used on informational pages to collect aggregate data about:

    • Page views
    • Traffic sources
    • General usage patterns

Google Analytics is configured to:

    • Anonymize IP addresses
    • Not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or form contents
    • Provide aggregate data only

Google Analytics is not used to collect or store Protected Health Information (PHI), and Google is not engaged as a Business Associate of Aris Clinic.

Limited Use on Forms: Google Analytics is used on our IOP and lead inquiry pages to measure website effectiveness. Google Analytics is NOT used on our Contact Us form page or confirmation pages where health information may be disclosed.

You can learn more about how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services by visiting Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to promote our services. When you click on one of our advertisements, you are directed to our website.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking on our IOP and lead inquiry forms to measure advertising effectiveness. This helps us understand which advertising campaigns are most helpful in connecting families with our services.

Google Ads conversion tracking is NOT used on our Contact Us form or pages where detailed health information may be discussed.

Advertising on Social Media

Aris Clinic advertises our services on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. When you click on one of our advertisements on these platforms, you are directed to our website.

We do not use Facebook Pixel or Instagram tracking pixels on our website to track visitor behavior or share information with social media platforms.

Any data collected by Facebook or Instagram about ad performance occurs on their advertising platforms and is governed by their own privacy policies.

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage website tracking technologies. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect data but serves as a container for deploying and managing other tracking tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Ads conversion tracking.

4. Cookies and Your Choices

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function and provide insights into usage.

Essential Cookies: We use cookies that are necessary for our website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

Analytics and Advertising Cookies: We use cookies from Google Analytics and Google Ads as described above. You can control or disable these cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. For more information about cookies and how to control them, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

Mailchimp (Email Communications)

We use Mailchimp to send automated emails to prospective clients who inquire about our services through lead capture or IOP inquiry forms. Mailchimp receives only:

    • Basic contact information (name, email address, phone number)
    • Service interest information
    • NO health information or Protected Health Information

Mailchimp’s use of your information is governed by their privacy policy, available at https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.

Important: Once you become a patient, all email communication moves to our HIPAA-compliant patient portal, and we no longer use Mailchimp for your communications.

HIPAA-Compliant Form Handling

Our Contact Us form submissions are processed through a HIPAA-compliant forms service that:

    • Encrypts data during transmission
    • Stores submissions securely with encryption at rest
    • Provides Business Associate Agreement (BAA) protection
    • Meets all HIPAA security requirements

This ensures that any health information submitted through the Contact Us form is properly protected.

Patient Portal and Billing

Our patient portal and billing systems operate on separate, HIPAA-compliant platforms that are not part of this public website. These systems are accessed through secure login and are governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

6. Embedded Content and Third-Party Media

YouTube Videos

Our website may include embedded videos hosted on YouTube. When you view an embedded video, YouTube may collect information about your interaction in accordance with its privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Aris Clinic does not control how third-party platforms collect or use data.

7. How We Protect Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through our website, including:

    • Encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers
    • Secure Forms: Contact Us form submissions containing potential health information are handled through HIPAA-compliant systems with encryption
    • Access Controls: Only authorized Aris Clinic staff have access to information submitted through our forms
    • Regular Security Reviews: We periodically review our security practices and update them as needed

However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. For patient care, diagnosis, or treatment information, Aris Clinic uses separate, secure systems designed to meet HIPAA requirements.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

Prospective Client Inquiries: We retain inquiry information for up to two years to respond to your questions and follow up about our services. You may request deletion of your inquiry information at any time by contacting us.

Contact Us Submissions: Because these may contain health information, they are retained according to healthcare record retention requirements and our HIPAA policies.

Patient Records: Once you become a patient, all retention is governed by HIPAA requirements and applicable Minnesota and Wisconsin state laws.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You may contact us to:

    • Request information about what prospective client data we have collected about you
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Request deletion of your inquiry information (before becoming a patient)

Email Communications

If you have provided your email address for follow-up communications:

    • You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails
    • You may contact us directly to request removal from our email list
    • Unsubscribing will not affect any existing patient relationship or communications through our patient portal

Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to use certain features.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general informational purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website without parental consent.

Our clinic does provide mental health services to minors with appropriate parental or guardian consent. Information about minor patients is collected through our HIPAA-compliant intake process and is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable laws regarding treatment of minors.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites, including our patient portal and billing systems, which operate on separate platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to our public website at www.aris-clinic.com.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.

12. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

If you are a patient of Aris Clinic, the use and disclosure of your Protected Health Information is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is separate from this Website Privacy Policy.

You can view our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices at: https://aris-clinic.com/privacy-policy/

The HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to you at your first appointment and explains:

    • How we use and disclose your health information
    • Your rights regarding your health information
    • Our legal duties regarding your health information
    • How to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

13. California and State-Specific Privacy Rights

Aris Clinic operates in Minnesota and Wisconsin and primarily serves patients in these states.

Minnesota and Wisconsin Residents: While Aris Clinic may not currently be subject to certain state consumer privacy laws based on our size and scope of operations, we are committed to protecting personal information and following privacy best practices regardless of legal requirements.

Residents of Other States: If you are a resident of a state with specific privacy laws (such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, or Virginia) and have questions about your rights, please contact us using the information below.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes:

    • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
    • Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
    • Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Aris Clinic
2040 Woodwinds Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

Phone: 651-259-9750
Email:
info@aris-clinic.com

For questions specifically about Protected Health Information or patient records, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices or contact our Privacy Officer.

16. Important Legal Notice

This Website Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website at www.aris-clinic.com. It does not apply to Protected Health Information collected in the course of providing healthcare services, which is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

 

Effective Date: January 2026

1 in 5 children ages 13-18 in the U.S. need mental health services; only 20% are likely to receive professional help

Source: National Institute of Mental Health