Privacy Policy

Last updated Feb 13, 2026

Dr. Viktoria Cicolli, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist – California

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website (“Site”). It also explains your privacy rights and choices.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website.
It does not apply to protected health information collected during psychotherapy services, which is governed separately by the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices provided to clients at the start of treatment.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Submit a contact form
Request a consultation
Send an email
Join a mailing list (if applicable)

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
General inquiry content

Please do not include sensitive clinical or medical information in website forms.

B. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit the website, certain technical data is automatically collected:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date/time of visit
Referring website

This data helps improve website functionality and user experience.

C. Cookies & Analytics

The website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and usage patterns.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How Your Information Is Used

We use information collected through the website to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule consultations
Maintain website security
Improve website performance
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

3. Electronic Communication Risks

Communication through this website, email, or contact forms is not guaranteed to be secure.
Submitting information electronically is done at your own risk.

A confidential therapist-patient relationship is established only after intake paperwork and informed consent are completed.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use secure third-party services to operate the practice, including:

Website hosting providers
Email services
Electronic health record / scheduling systems (e.g., SimplePractice or similar HIPAA-compliant platforms)

If you become a client, you will receive a separate HIPAA privacy notice describing how your protected health information is handled.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Information may be disclosed only when necessary to:

Respond to your request
Comply with law or court order
Protect safety of individuals
Operate the website through service providers

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may request:

Information about data collected
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of personal data (where legally permitted)

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

Note: Healthcare records created during treatment are governed by HIPAA and professional record-keeping laws and may not be deletable upon request.

7. Children

This website is not intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors through the website.

8. Data Security

Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information transmitted through the website. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Please do not send confidential clinical information via website forms or email.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

10. Contact Information