Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

At Dr. Amaya Sharma's practice, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and during your therapeutic services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and other similar identifiers.
• Health Information: Medical history, mental health conditions, medications, and other health-related information provided during consultations.
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and transaction history (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and inquiries sent through our contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our therapeutic services
• To schedule and manage your appointments
• To process payments and maintain billing records
• To communicate with you about your sessions and services
• To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website
• To comply with legal obligations and regulations
• To send periodic emails regarding updates, news, or other information related to therapy

4. Confidentiality of Therapeutic Information

All therapeutic information shared during sessions is strictly confidential and protected under professional ethics codes and applicable state and federal laws. We maintain detailed clinical records in a secure manner and only disclose information with your explicit written consent, except as required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal and health information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure servers with firewalls
• Limited access to information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure video conferencing platforms for telehealth sessions

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit written consent
• When required by law, court order, or legal process
• In cases of imminent danger to yourself or others
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (under strict confidentiality agreements)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal and health information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Withdraw consent for processing at any time

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services and website are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.