Privacy policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information through our website:

Personal Information

You may provide personal information voluntarily through forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups), including:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any personal messages or inquiries you send through the website

Note: We do not request or store sensitive health information (e.g., diagnosis, treatment history) through our website forms.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

This data helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or appointment requests

• Improve website performance and usability

• Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, updates if you opt in)

• Comply with legal or ethical obligations

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

3. Confidentiality & Therapy Services

If you become a client of Christine Forte PsyD, LMHC, your personal and clinical information is protected under professional codes of ethics and applicable privacy laws such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

All therapy sessions are confidential except in situations where disclosure is required by law (e.g., risk of harm to self or others, suspected abuse).

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Understand visitor behavior

• Customize your user experience

• Collect analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may impact certain website features.

5. Third-Party Tools

We may use third-party services to support the website (e.g., contact forms, analytics, or appointment scheduling tools). These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them separately.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent for communication

• File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us here:

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us using this link.