Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/01/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Niki Ghavam, LMFT (“we” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website www.nikighavamtherapy.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy applies to all site visitors to the site. By visiting and using the website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms, without modification, of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not provide us with your personal information or interact with the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name 

  • Email address 

  • Phone number 

  • Mailing address 

  • Information submitted through contact forms 

  • Information provided when requesting services or consultations 

Please do not submit sensitive medical, mental health, or confidential information through website contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address 

  • Browser type and version 

  • Device information 

  • Operating system 

  • Pages visited 

  • Date and time of visits 

  • Referring to website addresses 

This information is generally used to improve Website performance, security, and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests 

  • Schedule consultations or appointments 

  • Communicate regarding services 

  • Improve Website functionality and user experience 

  • Monitor Website performance and security 

  • Comply with legal obligations 

  • Protect our rights and interests 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand visitor behavior.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support Website functionality, including:

  • Website hosting providers 

  • Analytics services 

  • Scheduling platforms 

  • Email communication services 

  • Security and spam-prevention services 

These third parties may have access to information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect such information appropriately.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

We may disclose information:

  • With your consent; 

  • To service providers acting on our behalf; 

  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements; 

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice, clients, or others. 

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Email and Online Communications

Communications sent via email, contact forms, or other online methods may not be fully secure.

Please avoid transmitting highly sensitive, confidential, or urgent information through these channels.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this Website. If we become aware that information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

9. HIPAA Notice

Use of this Website does not create a therapist-client relationship.

Information submitted through this Website may not be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) unless and until you become a client and appropriate privacy practices are established.

Current or prospective clients should not use Website contact forms to transmit sensitive health information.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to personal information we hold about you; 

  • Correction of inaccurate information; 

  • Deletion of personal information where permitted by law; 

  • Restriction or objection to certain processing activities; 

  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable. 

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to exercise your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us: ghavam.psychology@gmail.com