# Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** July 20, 2026 Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc. ("CMHS," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting visitors to **https://centralmshealth.com/ & https://centralmshealth.org**. ## Information We Collect Our website is primarily for informational purposes, but we may collect personal information that you choose to provide through the website, including through our: - PHQ-9 form (https://centralmshealth.com/phq-9-form) - GAD-7 form (https://centralmshealth.com/gad-7-form) Information you may provide includes: - name - telephone number - email address - requested appointment date - preferred appointment time - responses to health screening questionnaires (PHQ-9 and GAD-7) - any other information you choose to submit We use this information to review and respond to appointment requests, review screening form submissions, and address related inquiries. In addition, following standard website practices, our website hosting services or third-party providers may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the website. This may include: - your IP address - browser type - internet service provider (ISP) - date and time of your visit - time zone - referring and exit pages - number of clicks - cookies or similar technologies installed on your device - pages or subpages viewed on the website This information is used for purposes such as analyzing trends, administering the website, improving website performance, tracking movement on the website, and gathering general usage information. ## Security of Website Forms All forms on our website, including the appointment request form, PHQ-9 form, and GAD-7 form, are submitted through a **secure connection using SSL (HTTPS)**. Once a form is completed and the **Send Message** button is clicked, the submitted data is transmitted directly to an **encrypted email account managed by Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc.** Access to this encrypted email account is limited to authorized CMHS personnel. ## Cookies The website, hosting provider, or third-party services may use basic cookies or similar technologies for functionality, security, and performance. You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. ## How We Use Information We may use information collected through the website to: - respond to appointment requests - review and respond to PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screening form submissions (this data will be used by your healthcare provider)- communicate with you about your request, comply with legal obligations ## Third-Party Links and Patient Portal Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc. If you click a link and leave our website, those third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. This includes our **patient portal provided by NextGen**. If you use the patient portal, your information will be handled according to the privacy and security practices of NextGen and any applicable healthcare privacy requirements. We encourage you to review their privacy policy before using the portal. ## Sharing of Information We do not sell, trade, or rent personally identifying information collected through this website. We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website or as required by law, or when necessary to protect our rights, users, or website security. ## Medical Emergencies **This website is not intended for medical emergencies.** If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call **911** or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. ## Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. ## Contact If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: **Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc.** 1134 Winter Street Jackson, MS 39204 Phone: 601-948-5572 Website: https://centralmshealth.com/