Privacy Policy

Introduction

Dr. Steven J. Ceresnie ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website drstevenceresnie.com (the "Site") or contact our psychology practice.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Send us an email
• Call our office
• Schedule an appointment
• Become a patient

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Demographic information
• Health information (for patients only)
• Insurance information (for patients only)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide psychological services and patient care
• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To schedule appointments
• To process insurance claims
• To improve our website and services
• To send appointment reminders and practice updates
• To comply with legal and professional obligations

HIPAA Compliance

As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Ceresnie is required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled according to HIPAA regulations and our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to all patients.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website and general business practices. Patient health information is governed by separate HIPAA privacy policies and procedures.

Information 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 third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our patients, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

• In response to a court order or subpoena
• To comply with legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To report suspected abuse or neglect as required by law
• When there is an imminent threat of harm to self or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server hosting
• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Employee training on privacy and security

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Psychology Today and Dr. Ceresnie's blog. 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 sites you visit.

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 we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to your personal information
• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: You may opt out of non-essential communications

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on our website and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 19, 2026 and applies to all information collected by our practice.