Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website, ww.inquiryembraced.com. By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.

2. Information Collected

• Contact Forms: If you submit a message via the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared or sold.

• Appointment Booking: While I do not collect appointment information directly on this site, clicking the “Book an Appointment” button will redirect you to my secure electronic medical records (EMR) platform, which has its own privacy and security protocols in compliance with HIPAA.

• Future Newsletter Signups: If a newsletter option is added, you will be asked to opt in and may unsubscribe at any time.

• Future Analytics and Embedded Content: I may use tools like Google Analytics or embed content such as YouTube videos in the future. These services may use cookies or collect data as outlined in their own privacy policies.

• Comments: If you leave comments on the site, data from the comments form is collected , along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

3. Media

If you upload images to this website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. All visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

4. Gravatar

If you are using the Gravatar service, an anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the service. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Note that after approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

5. Cookies

This site may use cookies to enhance your experience and track basic usage information. You will be notified of any cookies via a banner, and you’ll have the option to manage your preferences. If you leave a comment on this site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

6. Data Sharing and Protection

• Your data is never sold or shared for marketing or advertising purposes.
• This website does not sell or share personal information in accordance with California law (CPRA) and HIPAA regulations.
• I do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to comply with professional and ethical obligations.
• I take appropriate technical and administrative steps to safeguard the information you share through this site.

7. HIPAA Compliance

As a licensed psychologist in California, I comply with HIPAA regulations. While this website is not used for treatment or storing personal health information (PHI), any messages you send via the contact form will be handled with care. For confidential matters, please use the secure messaging features provided within my EMR system.

8. Your Rights (CCPA & General)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information I’ve collected.
• Request correction or deletion of your information.
• Opt out of future data collection (where applicable).

To make such a request, please contact me directly at info@inquiryembraced.com.

9. External Links

This website may include links to articles, videos, and other resources I think you may find helpful. This website may also include links to other third-party sites (e.g., EMR platform). I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

10. Embedded Content from External Websites

Content on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites is treated as if you had visited this content on the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

11. Data Retention Policy

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

12. Changes to this Policy

I may update or revise the content on this page from time to time to reflect changes in my practice, policies, or the tools I use. I reserve the right to make updates without prior notice. Changes posted on this page will be reflected with an updated effective date. Continued use of this site after updates means you accept the revised terms, so I encourage you to revisit this page periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out to me directly at info@inquiryembraced.com. I’m happy to clarify any details or assist you as needed. You can also contact me through the contact form on my website.

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