Introduction

Dr. Misha Bogomaz ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website to provide information about therapy services and professional content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

This policy applies to information collected through our website and does not apply to information collected through other means, such as in-person therapy sessions, which are governed by separate privacy practices and HIPAA regulations.

Information We Collect

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our site, including:

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Blog post engagement (reading time, scroll depth)
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• How you found our website (search engines, social media, etc.)
• Navigation patterns and user interactions

Contact Form Information

When you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide, including:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Message content

Important: Please do not include personal health information in contact form messages. Specific client care will be addressed during your appointment.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our website services
• Analyze website performance and user experience
• Understand which content is most helpful to visitors
• Respond to your contact form inquiries
• Optimize our website content and functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

Website Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics 4

This website uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data to improve our website and user experience. Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our website and which content is most valuable.

Data Collected by Analytics

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Blog post engagement and reading patterns
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• How users found our website
• User interaction patterns and navigation

What Analytics Does NOT Collect

• Personal health information
• Patient records or therapy notes
• Personal identifying information
• Contact form content (handled separately)
• Financial or payment information

Data Processing

Analytics data is processed by Google and helps us understand website performance and user engagement. Google's privacy policy applies to their processing of this data. We do not sell analytics data to third parties or use it for advertising purposes.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences. You can:

• Accept all cookies: Allow both essential and analytics cookies
• Reject analytics cookies: Only allow essential cookies
• Change preferences anytime: Update your choices through our cookie preferences page
• Browser settings: Use your browser's privacy settings to manage cookies

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google Fonts: For typography (if applicable)

These third-party cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services.

Cookie Duration

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years for analytics)
• Consent cookies: Remember your preferences for 1 year

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

• Be informed about cookie usage before they are set
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access information about what cookies are used
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Opt-out of cookie tracking

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer or merger, information may be transferred as part of the transaction

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request information about what data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out: Opt-out of analytics tracking

How to Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Using browser privacy settings and "Do Not Track" features
• Installing browser extensions to block tracking
• Contacting us to request data deletion
• Using Google's opt-out browser add-on

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months as per Google Analytics default settings. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain business records.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Healthcare and HIPAA Considerations

This privacy policy applies to website usage only. In-person therapy sessions and related communications are governed by separate privacy practices and HIPAA regulations. No personal health information or patient data is collected through this website.

If you become a client, you will receive separate privacy notices regarding your therapy records and communications, which are protected under HIPAA and professional ethics standards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Contact Form.