Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 27, 2025
At Dr. Karen Wolman (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, drkarenwolman.com (the “Website”).
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our Website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when you fill out forms on our Website, contact us, or subscribe to our services.
- Medical Information: If you provide medical information as part of our consultation services, we may collect sensitive health-related data, including but not limited to medical history, diagnoses, and treatment plans. We only collect such information with your explicit consent.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information, such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited, for the purpose of improving our Website’s functionality and user experience.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide you with medical consultation, services, and information.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Improve the functionality of the Website.
- Send promotional emails (if you have opted in) regarding services, updates, and offers.
3. Medical Privacy and HIPAA Compliance
We understand the sensitivity of your health-related information. To ensure your privacy and confidentiality, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a U.S. federal law designed to protect your medical information.
- Protected Health Information (PHI): Any health-related information that you provide during consultations or through communication with us will be treated as confidential and will not be shared without your explicit consent, except where required by law.
- Security Measures: We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your medical information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to authorized personnel only.
- Patient Rights: You have the right to access and request copies of your medical records, request corrections to any inaccuracies, and request that we limit the use or disclosure of your health information.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information if you explicitly consent, such as when you request that we share your data with other medical professionals or third-party providers.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who assist us in providing services (e.g., payment processing, hosting, and email distribution). These third parties are obligated to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena).
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and remember your preferences.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain features of our Website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal information, please contact us at:
Dr. Karen Wolman
Email: info@karenwolmanpsyd.com
Phone: (407) 493-4045
