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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Clare Chi, LMFT

Effective Date: April 18th, 2026

Clare Chi, LMFT (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you submit through contact forms

This information is only collected when you choose to provide it.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries or consultation requests

  • Communicate about services

  • Improve the website experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Confidentiality & Therapy Services

Please note that communication through this website (including contact forms and email) is not fully secure and should not be used to share sensitive or confidential information.

A therapist-client relationship is only established after an initial consultation and the completion of appropriate consent forms.

4. HIPAA Notice

If you become a client, your protected health information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). A separate Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided at the start of services.

5. Cookies & Website Platform

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors interact with the site.

These may include basic analytics, performance tracking, and functionality-related cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

For more information, please refer to Squarespace’s own privacy practices.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools (such as scheduling services, embedded maps, or analytics providers). These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal information

  • Request deletion of your information, when applicable

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Clare Chi, LMFT
clare@clarechilmft.com
(925) 238-3478

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.