Dr. Emma Kate Reif and Reif Psychology, PLLC, (collectively, “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.dremmakatereif.com, and use our new client contact form. By submitting an inquiry for support via the form or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website and submit an inquiry through our form, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide in the inquiry form.

• Health-Related Information: If you choose to provide information related to your mental health or well-being, we may receive this information through the inquiry form.

• Technical Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing activity, collected automatically as you navigate through our website. This data is used to improve website functionality and user experience.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry about potential psychological support.

• To communicate with you about services, appointment scheduling, or follow-up questions.

• To improve the website and user experience.

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.

 

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the privacy and security of your information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to ensure that your personal information is protected, including:

• Secure website encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data submitted through our forms.

• Limited access to your information within our practice for authorized personnel only.

• Regular review and updates to our security practices to maintain a high level of protection.

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4. Sharing Your Information

We do not never sell, rent, or share your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• If required by law or in response to a legal request.

• If needed to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

• If we work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting business, but only to the extent necessary for those tasks. These third parties are required to protect your information and only use it for specified purposes.

 

5. Retention of Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or we will anonymize it.

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6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You have the right to request corrections or updates to your information.

• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to process your data at any time, though this may affect our ability to respond to your inquiry or provide services.

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If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

 

7. Minors

Our services provide support for both adults and minors. We understand that parents or guardians may contact us on behalf of their minor children to inquire about therapy or other support services. We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under the age of 13.

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By submitting a form and/or using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old, or that you are the parent or guardian of a minor child and consent to submitting the inquiry form on their behalf.

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If we learn that personal information from users under 13 years of age has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to deactivate any accounts and promptly delete such data from our records. If you believe we may have collected personal information from a minor under the age of 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action to remove the data.

 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Addtionally. we use Google Analytics to monitor website usage. Google may collect data such as IP address, device type, and interaction with the site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by using their Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies if you visit any third-party websites.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date/last updated date will be changed accordingly . Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.

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Dr. Emma Kate Reif

Reif Psychology, PLLC

Email: emmakate@dremmakatereif.com

Phone: (704) 312-2045

Last Updated: April 7, 2025