WEBSITE PRIVACY
Website Privacy Policy
This policy describes how information may be collected, used, and disclosed through the public MAPP website.
SCOPE
Scope of this policy
This Website Privacy Policy applies to information handled through the public website operated for Mid Atlantic Pediatric Partners, Metropolitan Pediatrics, THH Pediatrics, and MAPP Behavioral Health. It does not replace MAPP’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Last updated: July 28, 2026. Protected health information maintained by the practices is governed by the Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable health privacy law. Do not submit private medical information through general email or an ordinary website form. Use the patient portal or call the practice.
INFORMATION COLLECTED
Categories of information
The information collected depends on the website feature or external service used.
Information submitted by visitors
A contact form or other optional website feature may collect a name, email address, telephone number, and the contents of a message.
Technical and usage information
Web servers and site services may receive an IP address, browser and device information, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, and the date or time of a visit.
Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use cookies or local storage for essential functions, preferences, security, performance, and general usage measurement. Browser settings may limit these technologies.
External services. Maps, reviews, accessibility tools, patient portals, scheduling, payment services, social platforms, and other linked or embedded services may collect information under their own privacy policies.
USE OF INFORMATION
Purposes for using information
- Operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website.
- Respond to questions and requests submitted by visitors.
- Provide requested practice, service, appointment, or resource information.
- Understand general website use and improve content and navigation.
- Prevent misuse, protect rights and safety, and comply with legal obligations.
DISCLOSURE AND SECURITY
Disclosure of information
Information may be disclosed for the purposes described below or with the visitor’s direction or consent.
Service providers
Vendors may process information to host, maintain, secure, or support the website and its features. Their access should be limited to the services they provide.
Legal and safety requirements
Information may be disclosed when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect individuals, rights, safety, or the security of the website.
Organizational transactions
Information may be transferred as part of a merger, reorganization, financing, sale, or other transaction involving the organization, subject to applicable law.
Security. Administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to protect website information. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Sensitive medical communications should be sent through the patient portal or handled by telephone.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
Choices, children, and policy changes
Visitor choices
Visitors may adjust browser settings, decline optional forms, and use the contact page to ask about information previously submitted through the public website. External services provide their own privacy choices.
Children’s information
The public website is directed primarily to parents, guardians, caregivers, and patients able to use it appropriately. General website forms are not intended to collect information directly from children under 13.
Retention and updates
Retention depends on the type of information, the purpose for which it was received, and applicable operational or legal requirements. This policy may be revised, and the date above will identify the current version.
Website privacy questions
Use the contact page for questions about this policy. Medical-record privacy is addressed in the separate Notice of Privacy Practices.