We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you complete a contact form or reach out to us.

  • Information shared during initial inquiries about therapy services.

b. Information Related to Therapy

  • Once you begin treatment, health and personal information you provide is considered part of your confidential clinical record and is protected under HIPAA and California law.

  • Such records are not collected or stored through this website.

c. Technical Information (Website Use)

  • Non-identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date/time of visits, collected through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide information about our services.

  • Schedule appointments, if applicable.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Maintain legal and ethical compliance with professional obligations.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Confidentiality of Therapy

  • Communications through this website (including email or forms) are not fully secure and should not be used to share sensitive clinical details.

  • Once you become a client, your health records are stored in accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and California law.

  • Confidentiality applies to your therapy information, except in limited circumstances required by law (e.g., risk of harm, abuse reporting, court orders).

4. Cookies & Analytics

  • This website may use cookies or third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics) to gather non-personal information about visitor behavior.

  • You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

5. Your Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws. These include:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect.

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information (with exceptions, such as clinical records required by law).

  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data).

  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted electronically.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Treemethod@gmail.com

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