Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Elisa Martinez Therapy ("I", "me", or "us") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use this website (the "Website") and in connection with the therapy services I provide ("Services").

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

In order to provide therapy services, I may collect the following personal information from you:

Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, email address

Demographic Information: Date of birth, gender

Health Information: This may include information about your mental and emotional health, diagnoses, treatment history, medications, and any relevant social or family history. This information will only be collected with your written consent.

Website Usage Information:

The Website may collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your use of the Website, such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, and the pages you visit. This information is used to improve the Website and understand how users interact with it.

How We Use Your Information

I will only use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide you with therapy services

To schedule appointments and communicate with you regarding your appointments

To bill you for services

To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including maintaining records as required by law

To improve the Website

Sharing Your Information

I will not share your personal information with any third party without your written consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

With your consent: I will share your personal information with third parties with your written consent, such as with other healthcare providers involved in your care.

Legal requirements: I may be required to disclose your personal information to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.

Emergencies: I may disclose your personal information in an emergency situation to protect your safety or the safety of others.

Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure storage practices and electronic security measures. However, no website or electronic storage system is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.  

Data Retention

I will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with therapy services, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, or resolve disputes. After this period, I will take reasonable steps to destroy your personal information.

Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

Access: You have the right to access your personal information and request a copy of it.

Correction: You have the right to request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete information about you.

Deletion: You have the right to request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Restriction: You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal information.

You can exercise these rights by contacting me at [your email address] or [your phone number].

Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.  

Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and will notify you of the changes by email if you have provided me with your email address.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at info@elisamartineztherapy.com or (831) 387-7657.

Last updated: 9/19/2024