Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 6, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to [Practice Name]’s Privacy Policy. This policy describes how Selma Schlesinger Cooper Therapy and selmacooper.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information that you may provide through our website.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Any information you provide will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy. We are a mental health practice located in California and comply with all applicable state and federal laws regarding privacy and data protection, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and HIPAA.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit information through our contact form
- Request information about our services
- Subscribe to communications
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any message content you include in your communication
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Access times
- Pages viewed
- Referring website addresses
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about website use. For more information about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and contact you about the services on our website in which you have expressed interest
- To improve our website and enhance user experience
- To better understand how visitors use our website
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our website or provide services, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Customer relationship management systems
- Email communication platforms
- Google Analytics
These third parties are prohibited from using your personally identifiable information for any purpose other than providing services to us.
Your Rights Under California Law
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal information we collect about you and how we use and disclose that information.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. However, if you turn cookies off, some features of our site may not function properly.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. Once you leave our website, we do not have control over those other websites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting such sites. Such sites are not governed by this privacy policy, and you should review the privacy statements of those websites.
Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last updated. If we make material changes to how we treat our users’ personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the website.
Special Note About Health Information
While this privacy policy governs information collected through our website, please note that any health information you share during therapy sessions is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You will receive separate HIPAA privacy notices when you become a client.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Selma Schlesinger Cooper Therapy
(530) 428-8197
selma@selmacooper.com