WEBSITE PRACTICE POLICIES
BY USING THIS SITE YOU CONSENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY AND TO THE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES STATED BELOW. THIS PRIVACY POLICY DESCRIBES HOW WE COLLECT, USE, PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTE YOUR INFORMATION, INCLUDING PERSONAL DATA (AS DEFINED BELOW) USED TO ACCESS THIS WEBSITE. WE WILL NOT USE OR SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH ANYONE EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
Security
We have implemented reasonable security measures to protect against the loss, theft, misuse and alteration of information collected or exchanged on our website. With every precaution taken, there is still the chance that a breach may occur. If you are concerned about the security of the Internet or our website, we suggest that you not provide this information.
Use of Personal Data
Any personal information will be collected by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned. Should you opt to communicate using the Contact Us link, you will be directed to a secure Google Suite Office email address and your information will be used solely by the Administrator to follow up with you by secure email.
This website is built on the Squarespace platform and utilizes Google Analytics and server-based analytics packages. These gather limited information on visitors to our website automatically and stores this anonymous information in server log files. This information may include IP addresses, browser type, basic IP information, referring pages, operating system used and date/time stamps. This information does NOT identify individual users. It is used only for site administration, as well as for analysis of website usage and trends.
Links to Other Sites
The above-mentioned policies apply to use of our website only. As a result, please remember that when you use a link to go from our site to another website or service, our policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. Your browsing and interaction on any third-party website or service, including those that have a link on our website, are subject to that third party's own rules and policies. In addition, you agree that we are not responsible and do not have control over any third-parties that you authorize to access your information. If you are using a third-party website or service and you allow them to access your information, you do so at your own risk. It is strongly recommended that you review the privacy policy of every website you visit, whether or not they are linked to this site.
Contacting our Website
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of Yi Zhao Martins’ website, or any other concerns about this website, please feel free to email us or call us.
Therapeutic Confidentiality
A) Confidentiality and privacy are key components of the therapist client relationship. The session content and all relevant materials to the client’s treatment will be held confidential unless the client requests in writing to have all or portions of such content released to a specifically named person/persons. Limitations of such client held privilege of confidentiality exist and are itemized below:
1. If a client threatens or attempts to commit suicide or otherwise conducts him/her self in a manner in which there is a substantial risk of incurring serious bodily harm.
2. If a client threatens grave bodily harm or death to another person.
3. If the therapist has a reasonable suspicion that a client or other named victim is the perpetrator, observer of, or actual victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse of children under the age of 18 years.
4. Suspicions as stated above in the case of an elderly person who may be subjected to these abuses.
5. Suspected neglect of the parties named in items #3 and # 4.
6. If a court of law issues a legitimate subpoena for information stated on the subpoena.
*All information related to privacy and confidentiality are outlined in detail and reviewed by the client prior to the commencement of services.
B) HIPAA Compliant Platforms for Services:
We use secure HIPAA compliant modes of communication, business transactions and record keeping that include, but are not limited to, Doxy.me, Simple Practice, and Google Office Suite. In addition, payments are made using a secure platform called Stripe which utilizes encryption and decryption technology.
Changes to Privacy Policy Statement
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. In the event we make any material changes to our Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the Policy's Effective Date. As you use the miekebryant.com website, we encourage you to periodically visit our Privacy Policy to check for possible updates or changes. Your continued use of this website will constitute your agreement to and acceptance of any changes we make and if you do not agree with a change, please refrain from using our website.
Effective July 1, 2021