Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 30, 2026

Contact Information:
Stephanie Van, LCSW (CA #85796)
Los Angeles, CA 90039
213-986-6229
stephanie.van@gmail.com

This policy explains how your information is handled when you visit my website. Please do not submit sensitive medical information through the standard website contact form, as it is not a secure, HIPAA-compliant method of communication.

1. Information I Collect on This Website

Information You Provide
When you submit information through my website's contact form, I may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any details you choose to include in your message 

Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, this site may automatically collect standard data, including:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed on the site

  • Cookies and analytics data 

2. How Website Information Is Used

The information collected is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and scheduling requests

  • Improve the website's performance and user experience

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations 

I will never sell or share your information with third-party advertisers.

3. Third-Party Services

This website may use reputable third-party services for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), scheduling, or managing contact forms. These vendors may collect limited data as necessary to provide their services, but they are not permitted to sell or misuse your information.

4. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information collected on the website:

  • Right to Know: You may request what personal information has been collected about you.

  • Right to Delete: You may request that your personal information be deleted, where applicable.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of certain data collection used for analytics or marketing. 

Important Note: These rights apply to website-related personal information only. Clinical records are governed separately under HIPAA (see Part 2 of this policy) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided at the beginning of this policy.

5. Security of Website Data

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, including using SSL encryption and secure third-party platforms. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. Please consider that contacting me through the website is informational and not fully confidential. Once therapy begins, all clinical communication will take place through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems.

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