Privacy Policy | GIFT- Greasby Individual and Family Therapy

Please carefully read the Privacy Policy relating to your use of this site.

Last updated 7/20/23

Greasby Individual & Family Therapy is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our services. By accessing or using our services you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use this website or provide any personal information.

Information We Collect: We may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, contact information, date of birth, medical history, and other relevant details necessary for the provision of therapy services. We may collect information through online forms, phone conversations, email correspondence, or in-person consultations. We may collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data when you visit our website. Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Google Analytics and Cookies: We may use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about use of this Site, such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this Site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. Google Analytics plants a permanent cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit this Site. This cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google, Inc. The information generated by the cookie will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. We use the information received from Google Analytics only to improve services on this Site. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this Site is restricted by the Google Privacy Policy http://www.google.com/policies/privacy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this Site by disabling the Google Analytics cookie on your browser.

Use of Information: We use the collected information to provide therapy services, communicate with you, schedule appointments, and maintain proper records. We may also use information for administrative purposes, statistical analysis, and to improve our services.

Disclosure of Information: We do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or as necessary to protect your safety or the safety of others. We may disclose information to our trusted service providers who assist us an operating our business and providing our services, subject to confidentialities obligations.

Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Third-Party Websites: Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or have any control over the content or practices of these websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy: We are committed to protecting the online privacy of children. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we will not knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without first obtaining parental consent. Prior to providing any personal identifiable information (your name, email address, address, phone number etc.), children under the age of 13 must have a parent or legal guardian complete and return by email a parent consent form to kgreasbymft@gmail.com. The consent form states that the child’s “Parent” or “Legal Guardian”, by his or her signature, consents to the collection and transfer of the child’s personally identifiable information. Consent may be revoked by completing a “Revocation of Parental Consent Form” and sending it to the email or physical mailing address above. In compliance with COPPA, we are sensitive about children consulting with parents or guardians before furnishing personal information or ordering anything online. It is also our intention to adhere to the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) Guidelines on Internet advertising with its special sensitivities regarding solicitations to children under thirteen (13). We encourage parents/guardians to supervise and join their children in exploring cyberspace.

Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement: We cooperate with government and law enforcement officials and private parties to enforce and comply with the law. We will disclose any information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (including without limitation subpoenas), to protect our property and rights or the property and rights of a third party, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or to prevent or stop activity we consider to be illegal or unethical. We will also share your information to the extent necessary to comply with ICANN's rules, regulations and policies. To the extent we are legally permitted to do so, we will take reasonable steps to notify you in the event that we are required to provide your personal information to third parties as part of legal process.

Your choices: You can choose not to provide personal information, but it may limit your ability to access certain features or services on our website. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by following instructions if provided in an email or contacting us directly at kgreasbymft@gmail.com

Changes to privacy policy: We reserve the right to modify or update our privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. It is your responsibility to review the privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.