Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Therapy/Counseling Website
Niloofar Tavakoli, PhD, PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information Collection
When you visit our website or engage with our services, we may collect personal and health information from you. This information may include but is not limited to:
Name
Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
Demographic information
Medical history
Information related to your therapy/counseling sessions
We collect this information through secure online forms, which adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
Provide mental health services.
Develop personalized treatment plans.
Schedule appointments and communicate with clients.
Process payments.
Maintain accurate medical and financial records.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal and health information in the following circumstances:
With your consent
To comply with legal obligations
To third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., hosting providers, billing processors)
In response to a valid court order or other legal process
To protect our rights or the rights of others
Data Security
We take the security of your personal and health information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal and health information
Request corrections to your information
Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information
Withdraw consent for the collection or processing of your information
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices regarding your personal and health information, please contact us at DrNTavakoli@TavakoliPsychServices.com.