Mindful Connections Psychological Services, PLLC (“Mindful Connections”) is deeply committed to the protection and privacy of your Personal Data and Non-Personal Data (collectively referred to as “Your Data”). We recognize the importance of privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding the Data collected through your interactions with Mindful Connections’ digital platforms, including our website, social media tools, and other digital and non-digital spaces where we may collect Data (collectively, “Mindful Connections Digital Assets”). The Data you provide through your use of Mindful Connections Digital Assets is crucial in shaping our services to offer you a fulfilling and relevant user experience. Our goal is to ensure that Your Data is secure and used strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
At Mindful Connections, we are dedicated to addressing any concerns, complaints, or disputes about privacy in a fair and expedient manner. For any queries or comments regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@mindfulconnections.me or 518-227-0396.
By utilizing Mindful Connections’ digital assets, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy and consent to Mindful Connections processing your data for the purposes outlined here. If you disagree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please be aware that your experience with Mindful Connections’ digital assets may be impacted, and in some cases, access to certain services requiring user verification (such as client portals or specialized services) may be restricted.
Your data is essential for creating your account and transacting with us. We collect data from all users of our digital assets to interact effectively with you.
This includes data that directly identifies you or could potentially identify you when combined with other information. We adhere strictly to the collection and use of personal data as stated in this Privacy Policy. Personal data may consist of your name, address, telephone number, email address, payment and billing details, and other similar information.
This category includes technical or demographic information, which does not personally identify you but may be tied to your personal data. Non-Personal Data might be automatically collected through cookies. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve our services. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information on how cookies are used.
As part of our commitment to enhancing user experience, we may automatically collect certain data when you visit our digital assets. This may include your browser type, operating system, IP address, and the time and date of your visit to our pages. This data helps us in optimizing the functionality and accessibility of our digital assets, ensuring a better user experience for you.
For further information on how we use cookies and similar technologies, we encourage you to review our detailed Cookie Policy.
How Mindful Connections Uses Your Data
We use the data we collect to engage with you, provide support for our services, conduct surveys, and personalize your experience with us.
Mindful Connections Psychological Services is committed to not selling, transferring, or otherwise disclosing your Personal Data to third parties, except as necessary to fulfill our business obligations. Personal Data collected through Mindful Connections Digital Assets is used in the following ways:
- To provide our psychological and therapeutic services.
- To deliver informational materials, newsletters, or other requested services.
- To inform you of special offers, new services, or updates from Mindful Connections or selected third parties.
- To process your transactions and contact you about the status of your requests.
- To ensure our digital assets meet your needs and expectations.
- To create and publish relevant content for our users.
- To request feedback on your experience with our services.
- To notify you of significant changes to this Privacy Policy.
Release of Data to Third Parties
Mindful Connections may share Personal Data in specific instances to further the purpose for which you provided the Data:
- To complete a service or transaction, including answering inquiries or processing orders.
- With third-party service providers assisting in the maintenance of our digital assets and administrative services.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and property of Mindful Connections.
- As part of corporate restructuring processes, such as mergers or acquisitions.
Third Party Websites and Advertisers
Our digital assets may link to third-party websites. Mindful Connections is not responsible for the actions or policies of these sites. We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party sites before engaging with them.
This privacy policy update reflects the specific practices of Mindful Connections Psychological Services, tailored to the nature of our services and client interactions. For the complete and detailed policy, please refer to our website.
Communication Preferences
At Mindful Connections, we regularly engage with clients via email for essential updates, service notifications, and helpful information. While these communications are integral to our services, we offer you options to tailor the types of messages you receive from us.
For non-essential communications, such as updates on new services or special offers, you have the freedom to opt out. If you prefer not to receive these types of emails, you can unsubscribe by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email. Please be aware that after opting out, you may still receive a few messages as your request is being processed. For text message communications, you can opt out by replying “STOP” to any message, and you’ll receive a confirmation in response to your request.
Data Retention and Management
Mindful Connections retains your personal data as necessary to provide ongoing services, comply with legal requirements, or fulfill our operational needs. This includes data you’ve provided and data collected through your interactions with our services. In certain cases, we may retain aggregated or anonymized data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
As a client of Mindful Connections, you have several rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Review: You can review your data stored with us and request modifications if needed.
- Erasure: If you wish to have your data removed, we will honor your request, provided it does not conflict with legal requirements or necessary business operations.
- Restriction: You have the right to limit how we use your data.
- Data Portability: Upon request, we can provide your data in a secure and accessible format.
- Resignation/Closure: Should you end your relationship with Mindful Connections, we will retain your data only as long as necessary for legal obligations or to resolve any outstanding matters.
Please note that any contributions made to public domains, such as forums or social media, are not subject to erasure due to their public nature.
For more information or to exercise your rights, contact us at info@mindfulconnections.me or 518-227-0396.
Your California Privacy Rights
In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1798.83, residents of California have the right to request information regarding the disclosure of their personal data by Mindful Connections to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please reach out to us at info@mindfulconnections.me or call us at 518-227-0396.
Response to Do Not Track Signals
Mindful Connections acknowledges the “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting in web browsers, which allows users to opt out of tracking by websites and online services. As global standards for DNT are not yet finalized and not uniformly supported by all browsers, we currently do not respond to DNT signals.
Children’s Privacy
The services and digital assets of Mindful Connections are not designed for or targeted at individuals under the age of 16. We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 16. If it comes to our attention that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information. If you are aware of a child under 16 providing us with personal data, please contact us at info@mindfulconnections.me or 518-227-0396.
Data Management in Organizational Changes
In events like mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, Mindful Connections reserves the right to transfer or assign the data we have collected as part of such transactions. In such cases, your data will remain protected under the terms of this Privacy Policy or another policy that offers comparable privacy protection.
Contacting Mindful Connections
For any queries or concerns regarding data protection, you can reach out to our Data Protection Officer at info@mindfulconnections.me or 518-123-4567. You may also write to us at Mindful Connections, [Your Office Address], Attn: Data Protection Officer.
Consent to International Data Transfer
If you access Mindful Connections services from outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our services, you understand and agree that your personal data may be transferred to our facilities in the United States and processed by this Privacy Policy.
EU User Consent
For users located in the European Union (EU), Mindful Connections adheres to relevant data protection and user consent policies. By using our services, EU users agree to our practices of data collection, sharing, and use as detailed in this Privacy Policy.
EU Data Subjects
This section is pertinent to EU data subjects, including individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) countries, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Mindful Connections acts as the data controller for processing personal data from these regions.
We process personal data based on:
- Your explicit consent.
- The necessity to fulfill contracts.
- Public interest and vital interests.
- Legitimate business purposes.
- Legal obligations.
- We are committed to using your personal data only for the original purposes for which it was collected, unless a compatible reason arises.
You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your data. You can object to certain uses of your data, especially for direct marketing. If automated decision-making or profiling is involved, you have specific rights in these cases too. To exercise these rights or raise concerns, please contact us.
Protection of Personal Data
Mindful Connections maintains robust safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access and risks. We ensure confidentiality, integrity, and security of our data systems and services. However, please be aware that no internet transmission is entirely secure.
In the event of a data breach, we will attempt to notify you electronically and take steps to mitigate any potential harm.
Policy Changes
Mindful Connections reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be communicated through our digital platforms or directly to you. Stay informed by regularly reviewing this policy.
For more details on these policies and your rights under the EU data protection law, you may want to visit the official EU data protection website or consult legal resources specializing in EU data privacy.
