Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/1/2026
Dr. Carrie Poline respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or use the resources linked from it.
Information You Provide
This website does not host a public contact or inquiry form. If you choose to submit an inquiry, you will be directed to a Google Form where you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, contact information, and reason for reaching out.
Please avoid including highly sensitive, confidential, or urgent medical information in the inquiry form. Submitting an inquiry does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Information voluntarily submitted through the inquiry form may be used to:
- Respond to your inquiry
- Provide information about services or scheduling
- Determine whether Dr. Carrie Poline may be an appropriate fit for your needs
- Meet applicable professional, legal, or regulatory obligations
Personal information will not be sold or rented.
Patient Portal
This website provides a link to a separate Patient Portal intended for current clients to securely access or exchange information. Information submitted through the Patient Portal is governed by the portal provider’s privacy and security practices.
Current clients should use the Patient Portal or another communication method approved by Dr. Carrie Poline when sharing confidential information.
Forms and Notice of Privacy Practices
This website provides links to downloadable forms, including Dr. Carrie Poline Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information entered into a form after it has been downloaded is not transmitted to Dr. Carrie Poline, through this website. Please follow the instructions provided by Dr. Carrie Poline when returning completed forms.
The Notice of Privacy Practices provides additional information about how protected health information may be used, disclosed, and safeguarded by the practice.
Telephone and Fax Communications
This website provides practice and direct telephone numbers, a fax number, and other contact information for your convenience. Please be aware that standard email and text messages may not always be fully secure.
Please do not use these methods to send highly sensitive or confidential information unless instructed to do so by Dr. Carrie Poline. Current clients should use the Patient Portal or another approved communication method when appropriate.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site and its hosting or security providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Date and time of access
- Pages requested
- Security and administrative login activity
This information may be used to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure the website. It is not used to provide therapy services or make clinical decisions.
Search Engine Optimization
This website uses search engine optimization software to manage information such as page titles, descriptions, structured data, indexing instructions, and website sitemaps. This software helps search engines understand and display the website’s publicly available content.
The website’s current search engine optimization setup is not used to install visitor analytics, advertising pixels, or behavioral tracking technologies, and it is not used to collect health or clinical information from website visitors.
The website may use Google Search Console to review general search-performance information, such as the search terms through which the website appears in results, clicks, impressions, approximate geographic region, and device category. This information is used to evaluate the website’s visibility in search results and is not used to identify individual patients or provide clinical services.
Website Security and Spam Protection
This website may use a third-party security or anti-spam service, such as CleanTalk, to help prevent unauthorized access, spam, and automated activity. When protected areas of the website are accessed, the service may process limited technical information, such as an IP address, browser or device information, request details, and security activity.
This information is used to protect and maintain the website. Information processed by the service is also subject to the provider’s applicable privacy practices.
Website Hosting, Security, and Service Providers
Dr. Carrie Poline uses authorized service providers to host, secure, back up, and maintain this website. These providers may process limited technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, security logs, and administrative login activity, as necessary to provide their services, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the security and operation of the website.
These providers are permitted to process information only for legitimate operational, security, or legal purposes.
Third-Party Websites and Services
This website contains links to third-party websites and services, including Google Forms, Google Maps, and the Patient Portal. When you follow one of these links, the privacy practices and terms of that third party will apply.
Dr. Carrie Poline does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
Cookies
This website may use cookies that are necessary for website administration, security, and authorized user login. These cookies support the operation and protection of the website and are not used for advertising.
Privacy and Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information associated with this website. However, no website, email, telephone, fax, or online transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and Dr. Carrie Poline does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Emergencies
This website, the inquiry form, and the Patient Portal should not be used for emergencies.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
For mental health, suicide, or substance-use crisis support in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services, or applicable practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Carrie Poline, D.O, FAPA, CEDS
404-220-8022 office
404-565-0965 direct
404-795-5762 fax
6100 Lake Forrest Dr. Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30328