{"id":91,"date":"2025-09-27T19:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T19:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigal-lioness.com\/?page_id=91"},"modified":"2025-10-19T12:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T12:49:06","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigal-lioness.com\/?page_id=91","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"91\" class=\"elementor elementor-91\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef8849 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bef8849\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b5eaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38b5eaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b993ef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b993ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"178\">Effective Date: October 2025<\/p><p data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"561\">At <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"200\">Sigal Lioness<\/strong>, your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information are of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access our services, including psychological counseling, couples therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.<\/p><hr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\" \/><h3 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"601\">1. <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"601\">Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"679\">We may collect the following information when you engage with our services:<\/p><ul data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"1150\"><li data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"786\"><p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"707\">Personal Information:<\/strong> Name, date of birth, email address, phone number, and other contact details.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"916\"><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"916\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"822\">Health &amp; Therapy Information:<\/strong> Details related to your mental health, therapy history, session notes, and treatment plans.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1026\"><p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1026\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"943\">Payment Information:<\/strong> Billing details, insurance information, and transaction history (if applicable).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1150\"><p data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1150\"><strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1053\">Digital Information:<\/strong> IP address, browser type, cookies, and interactions with our website or online booking system.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1195\">2. <strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1195\">How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1298\">Your information is used strictly for the purposes of providing safe and effective therapy services:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1614\"><li data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1346\"><p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1346\">To deliver therapy and counseling sessions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1431\"><p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1431\">To maintain accurate records and comply with professional and legal obligations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1516\"><p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1516\">To communicate with you regarding appointments, sessions, and important updates.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1563\"><p data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1563\">To process payments for services rendered.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1614\"><p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1614\">To improve our services and client experience.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1696\">We do <strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1629\">not<\/strong> sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1740\">3. <strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1740\">Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1800\">We process your personal and health information based on:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"2122\"><li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1868\"><p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1868\">Your <strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1819\">consent<\/strong> to receive therapy and related communications.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1959\"><p data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1959\">The <strong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1904\">performance of a contract<\/strong>, such as providing therapy sessions you have booked.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2062\"><p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2062\">Compliance with <strong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2016\">legal and professional obligations<\/strong>, including record keeping and safeguarding.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2122\"><p data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2122\">Protection of your <strong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2103\">vital interests<\/strong> where necessary.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2152\">4. <strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2152\">Data Sharing<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2245\">Your information will only be shared with third parties in limited circumstances, such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2624\"><li data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2390\"><p data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2390\"><strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2279\">Professional Collaborators:<\/strong> Other therapists, supervisors, or healthcare professionals, with your consent, for the purpose of your care.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2482\"><p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2482\"><strong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2416\">Legal Requirements:<\/strong> Where disclosure is required by law or to prevent serious harm.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2624\"><p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2624\"><strong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2507\">Service Providers:<\/strong> Trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, online booking systems) who help us operate our services.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2724\">All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2729\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2755\">5. <strong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2755\">Data Security<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"3011\">We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All electronic records are securely stored, and paper records are kept in locked files.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3043\">6. <strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3043\">Data Retention<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3257\">We retain personal and health information only as long as necessary for the provision of services and to comply with legal and professional requirements. Once no longer needed, information is securely destroyed.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3262\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3286\">7. <strong data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3286\">Your Rights<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3339\">Under data protection laws, you have the right to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3587\"><li data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3377\"><p data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3377\">Access your personal information.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3433\"><p data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3433\">Request correction or deletion of your information.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3471\"><p data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3471\">Restrict or object to processing.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3539\"><p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3539\">Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past sessions).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3587\"><p data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3587\">Request data portability, where applicable.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3664\">To exercise your rights, please contact us at <strong data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3661\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3659\">sigal@sigal.consulting<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3669\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3709\">8. <strong data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3709\">Cookies and Online Tracking<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3883\">Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These cookies do not collect personal health information and can be managed through your browser settings.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3888\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3923\">9. <strong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3923\">Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4053\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4058\" \/><h3 data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4091\">10. <strong data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4091\">Contact Information<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4197\">If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:<\/p><p data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4320\"><strong data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4216\">Sigal Lioness<\/strong><br data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4219\" \/>Email: <strong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4252\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4250\">sigal@sigal.consulting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Effective Date: October 2025 At Sigal Lioness, your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information are of utmost importance. 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