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PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users.

1.2 This policy applies where we act as a data controller with respect to the personal data of our website visitors and service users; in other words, where we determine the purposes and means of processing that personal data.

1.3 We use cookies on our website. Insofar as those cookies are not strictly necessary for the provision of our website and services, we will ask you to consent to their use when you first visit our website.

1.4 Our website incorporates privacy controls that affect how we process your personal data. By using these controls, you can specify whether you would like to receive direct marketing communications and limit the publication of your information.

1.5 In this policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Tanya Dantus, LMFT, SEP. For more information, see Section 13.

2. Credit

This document was adapted from a template by SEQ Legal (https://seqlegal.com/free-legal-documents/privacy-policy).

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We may process the following categories of data:

  • Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, site navigation, page views). Processed to analyze use of our website and services. Legal basis: consent or legitimate interests (monitoring and improving our website).
  • Account data (e.g., name, email address). Processed to operate our website, provide services, maintain backups, and communicate with you. Legal basis: consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests (business administration).
  • Profile data (e.g., contact information, demographics, employment details, professional interests). Processed to enable and monitor your use of our website and services. Legal basis: consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests.
  • Service data (e.g., information you provide in the course of psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, or program participation). This may include health history, medications, family/relationship history, and personal goals. Legal basis: explicit consent, performance of a contract, or legitimate interests (to provide requested services).
  • Scheduling data (e.g., name, email, phone number, referral source, service interests). Processed for the purposes of appointment scheduling and program enrollment. Legal basis: consent or performance of a contract.
  • Transaction data (e.g., payment method, billing details, services purchased). Processed to complete financial transactions and maintain proper records. Legal basis: performance of a contract and legitimate interests (business administration).
  • Enquiry and correspondence data (e.g., information submitted via website contact forms, email communications). Legal basis: consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests (responding to enquiries and keeping records).
  • Marketing/notification data (e.g., email subscriptions, newsletters). Processed to send you relevant communications. Legal basis: consent.

We may also process any personal data where necessary to establish or defend legal claims, comply with legal obligations, or manage risk and insurance.

4. Providing Your Personal Data to Others

4.1 We may disclose personal data to our insurers and professional advisers as reasonably necessary for obtaining or maintaining insurance coverage, managing risks, obtaining advice, or defending legal claims.

4.2 Financial transactions are handled by trusted third-party providers:

We share transaction data only to the extent necessary for processing payments, issuing refunds, and resolving payment-related queries.

4.3 We may disclose personal data if required by law, to protect vital interests, or in connection with legal proceedings.

5. International Transfers of Personal Data

5.1 If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, personal data you provide may be transferred outside the EEA/UK (e.g., to the United States). Safeguards include encrypted communications, HIPAA-compliant platforms, and GDPR-aligned practices.

5.2 By using our services, you acknowledge that data may be accessible worldwide via the internet. We cannot prevent misuse by others but take reasonable measures to protect your information.

6. Retaining and Deleting Personal Data

6.1 Psychotherapy records are retained in accordance with state law and licensing board requirements:

  • Adults: minimum of 7 years after termination of services.
  • Minors: 7 years after the client turns 18 (i.e., until age 25).

6.2 Coaching, workshop, and group program records are retained for up to 5 years.

6.3 Marketing and email subscription data are retained until you unsubscribe.

6.4 Certain data may be retained longer where necessary to comply with legal obligations or defend against legal claims.

7. Amendments

We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website. Significant changes may be communicated by email.

8. Your Rights

You may have the following rights under applicable data protection law (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and U.S. state licensing rules):

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccuracies
  • Deletion (subject to legal retention obligations)
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability (where applicable)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For EU/EEA Clients: The legal bases for our processing of your personal data are set out in Article 6 (and, where applicable, Article 9) of the GDPR. You may exercise your rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection by contacting us. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Requests to exercise these rights can be made by contacting us (see Section 13).

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Identify users and track sessions (authentication/status)
  • Personalize user experience
  • Enhance security
  • Support advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads)
  • Analyze performance (Google Analytics)

For details, see: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect usability of the site.

Additional opt-out resources:

10. Our Details

This website is owned and operated by:

Tanya Dantus, MA in Counseling Psychology
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

CA Lic. #120399
CO Lic. #0002359
NV Lic. #4551-R
AZ Lic. #16027
NPI #1194311464

Also authorized in Germany as Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie.

Principal Place of Business (USA):
4908 Ladera Sarina
Del Mar, CA 92014
United States

Contact: