Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/1/2026

At Melissa Bautista, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit this website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide personal information through:

• Contact forms

• Appointment requests

• Email communications

• Phone calls

• Newsletter subscriptions (if applicable)

Information collected may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• General information included in your message

Please do not submit sensitive medical or mental health information through website forms or unsecured email.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

• Website usage statistics

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule consultations

• Communicate regarding services

• Improve website functionality

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations

Information submitted through this website is not used for marketing purposes without your consent.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Submitting information through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapist-client relationship is formed only after completion of required intake procedures, informed consent documentation, and mutual agreement to begin treatment.

Confidentiality and Electronic Communication

While reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, no electronic communication system can be guaranteed completely secure.

For this reason:

• Do not submit highly sensitive information through website forms.

• Do not use email or website messaging for emergencies.

• Electronic communications may carry privacy risks beyond our control.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand website usage.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Improve website performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party providers for services such as:

• Website hosting

• Scheduling software

• Contact forms

• Analytics services

• Secure client portals

These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate privacy protections.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Protection of Information

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect information collected through this website.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website without parental involvement or consent as required by law.

HIPAA Notice

Information submitted through this website may not be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

If you become a client of the practice, you will receive separate HIPAA-related privacy documentation, including a Notice of Privacy Practices explaining how protected health information may be used and disclosed.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights regarding personal information collected through this website under applicable California privacy laws.

You may request information regarding:

• Categories of personal information collected

• How information is used

• Whether information is shared with third parties

• Requests to correct or delete certain information, where applicable

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

Data Retention

Information submitted through website inquiries may be retained only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to requests

• Maintain business records

• Meet legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

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