Privacy Policy

Dr. Wendy Burchett, PsyD, LMFT

Effective Date: 11/1/26
Last Updated: 11/1/16
Website: https://drwendyburchett.com/

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how [LEGAL NAME OF WEBSITE OPERATOR] ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information through Dr. Wendy Burchett's website.

The website provides information about professional psychotherapy services, speaking engagements, podcast content, educational resources, and related activities.

This policy applies to information collected through this website and its associated website forms and services. It does not replace any separate privacy notices applicable to psychotherapy services or protected health information.

Please review this policy to understand how information submitted through the website may be handled.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the website, the following categories of information may be collected.

Information You Provide

When you subscribe to a newsletter, submit an inquiry, or otherwise communicate through the website, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number, if requested

  • Information included in messages or inquiries

  • Newsletter subscription preferences

  • Other information you voluntarily submit

Information Collected Through Website Technology

Depending on the website's configuration, its hosting provider and integrated services may collect technical and usage information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and interactions with website content

  • Dates and times of website visits

  • Referring websites or links

  • Cookie identifiers and similar technical information

3. How We Use Personal Information

Information collected through this website may be used for the following purposes, as applicable:

  • Responding to inquiries and requests for information

  • Delivering newsletters and other communications visitors have requested

  • Providing information about podcast episodes, educational resources, speaking engagements, and professional services

  • Operating, maintaining, and securing the website

  • Evaluating website performance and improving visitor experience

  • Complying with applicable laws and legitimate legal obligations

We will review our use of personal information to ensure it is consistent with applicable privacy requirements.

4. Newsletter and Email Communications

Visitors may choose to subscribe to communications from Dr. Wendy Burchett, including podcast announcements, educational resources, articles, and updates.

Newsletter subscriptions and general marketing communications are separate from psychotherapy services.

The website uses square space to manage subscriptions and deliver email communications.

Where provided, subscribers may use the unsubscribe mechanism included in marketing emails to stop receiving future promotional communications.

We may retain information necessary to honor unsubscribe requests and comply with applicable legal obligations.

5. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

This website is built using Squarespace.

Squarespace may process information necessary to provide website hosting, security, technical functionality, and other enabled services.

These providers may receive information relevant to the services they perform. Their own privacy notices may apply to information they collect or control independently.

6. Cookies and Online Tracking

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to operate website features, recognize browser preferences, understand website activity, and support enabled services.

Managing Cookies

Visitors may also manage certain cookies through their browser settings, although disabling cookies can affect some website functions.

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information may be disclosed to service providers that support the operation of this website and its related services, as described above.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law, lawful process, or another legally permitted basis.

8. Psychotherapy and Sensitive Information

This website provides general information about Dr. Wendy Burchett's professional services. It is not intended to serve as a clinical patient portal or a substitute for designated confidential clinical communications.

Please do not submit diagnoses, treatment histories, detailed mental health information, or other sensitive personal information through general website contact forms.

Individuals seeking psychotherapy should use the practice's designated communication or intake channels.

Where applicable, privacy practices governing protected health information are described in a separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained according to applicable legal requirements and the purposes for which it was collected.

The retention periods or criteria applicable to website information are:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: [RETENTION PERIOD OR CRITERIA]

  • General website inquiries: [RETENTION PERIOD OR CRITERIA]

  • Website analytics and technical information: [RETENTION PERIODS OR CRITERIA]

  • Other records: [APPLICABLE CATEGORIES AND RETENTION INFORMATION]

Some information may need to be retained for legal compliance, records management, or the administration of communication preferences.

Clinical records, where applicable, are governed by separate legal and professional recordkeeping requirements.

10. Privacy Rights and Requests

Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information.

Visitors may contact us to inquire about information submitted through this website, request corrections, or ask whether information can be deleted.

Requests may be submitted to:

Email: [DESIGNATED PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL]

We will review requests and respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Some requests may be subject to identity verification, legal exceptions, or record-retention obligations.

[ADD APPLICABLE STATE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS AND REQUEST METHODS IF REQUIRED.]

11. Information Security

Protecting information collected through the website is an important consideration.

Website information is processed through the systems and service providers identified in this policy.

[INSERT A DESCRIPTION OF VERIFIED SECURITY PRACTICES WITHOUT DISCLOSING SENSITIVE SECURITY DETAILS.]

No method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid transmitting confidential medical or mental health information through general website forms.

12. Children's Privacy

This website is primarily intended for an adult audience seeking professional information and educational resources.

Children and their parents or guardians should not use general website forms to submit sensitive health information.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed and addressed as required by applicable law.

13. External Websites and Third-Party Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, podcast platforms, and external educational resources.

When visitors follow these links or interact with content provided by third parties, those services may collect and process information under their own privacy policies.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy practices of external services before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in website functionality, information practices, or applicable legal requirements.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Material changes will be communicated through email.

Visitors may review this page periodically for updated information.

15. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or personal information submitted through the website, please contact:

Dr. Wendy Burchett

Privacy Contact: info@drwendyburchett.com

For matters involving psychotherapy records or protected health information, please use the contact instructions provided in the practice's applicable privacy notice.