Trauma Healing Sanctuary – Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 17, 2025

At Trauma Healing Sanctuary (“we,” “our,” “us”), we value the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information from visitors to our website. This policy does not apply to psychotherapy clients’ health information, which is protected under federal law (HIPAA). For details about how we handle health information, please review our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information We Collect

• Information you provide: If you use our contact form or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
   
• Usage information: We may collect limited information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
   
• Cookies: We use cookies or similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve functionality. These cookies do not store protected health information (PHI).
   

How We Use Information

• To respond to inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
   
• To improve the functionality and performance of our website.
   
• To maintain website security.
   

How We Do Not Use Information

• We do not sell, rent, or share your information with advertisers for targeted marketing.
   
• We do not use your health information for advertising or analytics purposes.
   

Third-Party Services

We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand general website traffic. These tools collect data in aggregate and do not include therapy records or PHI.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. However, as a psychology practice, we may serve minors with appropriate parental or guardian consent through clinical services.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect any information submitted through our website. However, please avoid including sensitive health information in our contact forms. If you are a current client, please use secure communication methods provided by our office.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 psychology@drmgyorev.org

Trauma Healing Sanctuary – Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: August 17, 2025

This Notice describes how medical and mental health information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of this Notice.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or share your PHI for:

• Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your care (e.g., consultation with another provider).
   
• Payment: To bill and receive payment from insurance companies or other payers.
   
• Healthcare operations: For practice management, quality improvement, licensing, or audits.
   

Other uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including:

• Marketing communications.
   
• Sale of your information.
   
• Most sharing of psychotherapy notes.
   

You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your records.
   
• Request an amendment if you believe information is incorrect.
   
• Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI (though we are not always required to agree).
   
• Request confidential communications (e.g., contact by email instead of phone).
   
• Receive an accounting of disclosures we have made of your PHI.
   
• Receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
   

Special Situations

We may be required or permitted by law to share your PHI without your authorization in limited situations, such as:

• To comply with mandatory reporting laws (e.g., abuse or neglect).
   
• To avert a serious threat to health or safety.
   
• As required by court order or legal proceedings.
   
• For public health and health oversight activities.
   

Our Responsibilities

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI.
   
• We will notify you if a breach occurs that compromises the privacy of your information.
   
• We will follow the terms of this Notice unless you are notified of changes.
   

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us at:

📧 psychology@drmgyorev.org
or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.