PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated:This Privacy Policy was last updated December 2020

Please read the following Privacy Policy before using www.nicolemariebenvinphd.com (“Website”), created and maintained by Nicole Marie Benvin, Ph.D. (“we”, “us,” or similar terms). The following Privacy Policy is created to make you aware as a user or viewer of this Website of the information that we may gather and how we use and protect it, so you are better informed when using this Service. By accessing and using this Website you accept the use of your information as specified in the Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy refers to information collected solely on this Website, and does not refer to information collected offline or through other links. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting it through best practices.

HOW WE COLLECT AND USE INFORMATION
Similar to most website servers, this Website automatically collects certain usage data, which is anonymous data about how this Website is accessed and used by Website visitors. Anonymous data is not linked to any of your personal information, and therefore cannot identify you personally. Anonymous information may include pages viewed, browser type, device type used, IP address, referring website, number of visitors, and time/date stamp. We may use this anonymous information to identify and observe trends as well as gather general demographic information.

We may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email, or phone number, geolocation, and interests regarding our Services that you voluntarily provide to us when you email or correspond with us, fill out and submit secure contact forms, subscribe to emails or newsletters, or contact us about our Services. By voluntarily providing such information you agree for your information to be stored and used internally. We may ask you for personally identifiable information in order to communicate with you, send administrative and confirmation emails regarding our Services, reply to your inquiries or comments, fulfill your requests, and send email newsletters.

We may share your name and email address to third-party service providers that help support us in fulfilling your requests for our Services such as scheduling appointments, sending invoices, and payment processing. We respect your confidential information and will not disclose your information without your consent, except when we in good faith believe that such action is necessary to protect the rights or property of, or if required to do so by law.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our Website may have links to other third-party websites, in order to schedule appointments and process payments for our Services. Therefore, please be aware that when you leave this Website and access another website, the information you provide will be governed by the privacy policy of the respective third-party’s website. The information that you provide for your payment is collected and directly processed by the third-party payment processor, Square. Square complies with PCI standards for payment information security. This Website does not collect or store any payment or billing information. Please review the privacy policies of third-party websites before submitting any information. We also may include buttons or widgets to link to social media platforms, such as Facebook. If you choose to interact with us through a third-party gateway, such as Facebook, we may collect additional information such as your name and contact information that you voluntarily provide to us if you are interested in our Services. We are not responsible for the security, website content, or privacy policies associated with third-party websites.

HOW WE PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
We take preventative precautions and follow best practices to protect your personal information in order to prevent access and disclosure of your personal information without your consent. However, these procedures do not guarantee that your information will not be accessed if there is an unexpected breach of precautions. By using our Service, you are aware, understand the risk that exists, and agree to continue utilizing the Service that we provide as we work to protect your information to the best of our ability.

EMAIL AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS
We may send emails and electronic newsletters concerning services, materials, and resources after registering through our Website or interacting with us. By providing your email address to us, you are allowing us permission to email you for the purpose of notification as stated in this Privacy Policy. If you no longer wish to receive resources and materials, you have the option to opt-out of receiving future email notifications or unsubscribe to our electronic email newsletters by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. If you unsubscribed and are still receiving materials, please contact us at info@nicolemariebenvinphd.com so we can address any concerns you may have.

CHILDREN AND PRIVACY
This Website does not knowingly collect any personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that personally identifiable information was provided to us, please contact us so we can remove that information.

VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
This Website is operated and maintained in the United States. As such, those individuals who choose to access this Website from locations outside of the United States are responsible to comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations in their respective locations. By providing personally identifiable information on this Website, you give permission to the transfer, processing, and use of that information in the United States.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
Please note that we may make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. You are encouraged to occasionally review this Privacy Policy for any modifications. If and when we decide to make changes to this Privacy Policy, the changes will be made available on this page so you are always aware of what information we collect, and how that information is being utilized. Continued use of this Website after any modifications are made, is considered to be acceptance of those modifications.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy please contact us at info@nicolemariebenvinphd.com