Privacy Policy

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Rhode Island Psychotherapy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through this website.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Information submitted through contact forms

Information submitted through appointment requests

Information provided during onboarding or scheduling processes

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Website usage information

Pages visited and time spent on the website

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and requests

Schedule appointments

Verify insurance information

Improve website functionality and user experience

Communicate regarding services

Maintain website security

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Online Scheduling and Third-Party Services

Rhode Island Psychotherapy may utilize third-party platforms, including Headway and other service providers, for scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and client management.

Information submitted through those platforms is governed by the privacy policies and terms of those respective providers. We encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal information.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic.

Cookies may help us understand how visitors use our website, improve performance, and enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Confidentiality and Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect information submitted through this website.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Email and Website Communications

Please be aware that email and website contact forms may not be fully secure methods of communication.

We recommend avoiding the transmission of highly sensitive, confidential, or urgent information through email or website forms.

Protected Health Information

Submitting information through this website does not automatically create a therapist-client relationship.

If you become a client of Rhode Island Psychotherapy, information collected as part of treatment may be protected under applicable healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA. Clients will receive additional privacy information and disclosures as part of the intake process.

Information Sharing

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

Information may be disclosed:

To service providers assisting in business operations

As required by law

To protect rights, safety, or security

With your consent

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adults seeking psychotherapy services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Rhode Island Psychotherapy
Dr. Heléna Kate
4013008338
info@rhodeislandpsychotherapy.com