Privacy Policies & Terms of Use

PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS OF USE, HIPAA POLICY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how Empathy Paradigm Therapy LLC ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website. By using our website, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.

Definitions:

Personal Data: Information that identifies you (e.g., name, email, phone number).
Website: Our online site accessible at https://www.empathyparadigmtherapy.com.
Usage Data: Automatically collected data including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our site.

Data Collection: We may collect personal information to provide our website, including name, email address, phone number, and automatically collected data about your usage of our website.

Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can refuse cookies or adjust your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain parts of our website.

Use of Your Data: We may use your data to (1) provide and maintain our website, (2) manage your account, (3) communicate with you, (4) send promotional content, unless you opt out, and (5) analyze usage to improve our website.

Data Retention: We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee complete security.

Children's Privacy: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Links to Other Websites: Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, services, or privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review it for updates.

TERMS OF USE

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the following terms:

Use of Website: You may use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use.

User Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

Content Ownership: All content on our website is owned by Empathy Paradigm Therapy LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

No Medical Advice: The information provided on our website is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or therapy.

Disclaimer: We do not guarantee complete accuracy or lack of errors in the information on our website. Use our resources at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability: We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of our website or its content.

Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website at our discretion.

Governing Law: These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Washington State, USA.

HIPAA POLICY

At Empathy Paradigm Therapy LLC, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your medical information.

Information Collection: We may collect personal health information as part of the therapeutic process, including but not limited to your medical history, treatment goals, and progress notes.

Information Protection: Your medical information is maintained in secure electronic files and is accessible only to authorized personnel. We enforce strict confidentiality protocols and employee training to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Information Sharing: We will not disclose your personal health information without your written consent, except as required by law or in emergency situations. We may, however, share aggregate data that does not identify you personally for research or educational purposes.

For any questions regarding your rights under HIPAA or access to your medical information, please contact us via the "contact" form on our website.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

As a therapist, I value the confidentiality and privacy of my clients. Our social media policy outlines how we maintain this privacy and establish appropriate boundaries on digital platforms.

Client Interactions: To protect your confidentiality, I will not accept friend requests or interact with clients on personal social media accounts. Any contacts initiated by clients will not be responded to in a personal capacity on social media.

Content Sharing: Any information shared on social media platforms that may relate to therapy sessions or personal experiences is strictly confidential. I will not discuss any client details or use identifying information in social media content.

Boundaries: I encourage clients to avoid discussing therapy or sensitive topics on social media platforms to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

This social media policy is designed to foster a safe therapeutic environment by ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of our clients is respected.

If you have questions regarding our Social Media Policy, please contact us via the "contact" form on our website.