Effective Date: 01-08-2026

Privacy Policy

Irina Jodzio Therapy (“the Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting this website or contacting our practice.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, how it is protected, and the choices available to you regarding your information. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

  • Complete a contact form
  • Request a consultation
  • Send an email
  • Call the practice
  • Subscribe to future communications (if offered)

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • General information about your inquiry
  • Any information you voluntarily choose to provide

Please avoid submitting highly sensitive or confidential medical information through website forms unless specifically instructed to do so.

Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, this site may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • General website usage information

This information helps improve website performance, security, and user experience.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may help:

  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure website traffic
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Maintain website security

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that certain features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How Your Information May Be Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Schedule consultations
  • Communicate with prospective or current clients
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website performance
  • Protect against fraud or unauthorized access
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We use personal information only for legitimate business and professional purposes.

Confidentiality of Therapy Services

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

Communication through website forms or standard email may not be fully secure. Please avoid sending confidential clinical information through unsecured communication methods.

Information shared during therapy is subject to applicable privacy laws, professional ethics, and legal requirements, which differ from information submitted through this public website.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary, including:

  • With trusted service providers who assist in operating the website or practice
  • When required by law
  • To comply with court orders or legal processes
  • To protect the safety, rights, or property of individuals
  • To investigate fraud or security concerns

Any service providers with access to information are expected to protect that information appropriately.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools or services, including website hosting, analytics providers, scheduling software, spam prevention services, or embedded content.

These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they access through this site.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. Visiting third-party websites is done at your own discretion.

Data Security

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

While we strive to maintain appropriate security measures, no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide requested services
  • Meet legal or professional obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain business records

Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable practices.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended to provide information about therapy services.

Parents or legal guardians may contact the practice regarding therapy for minors.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children without appropriate involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Ask questions about how your information is handled

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided on this website.

California Privacy Notice

Because the practice serves clients in California, certain visitors may have privacy rights under applicable California law.

Where applicable, California residents may have additional rights regarding access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

HIPAA

Information submitted through this public website is generally not considered protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

If you become a client of the practice, information related to therapy services will be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws and professional standards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or practice operations.

The revised version will become effective upon posting to this page. Visitors are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact:

Irina Jodzio Therapy

Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Office: [Insert Office Address]

Emergency Notice

Irina Jodzio Therapy does not provide emergency or 24-hour crisis services. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.