Privacy Policy

Introduction

Marilia Arellano ("I," "me," or "my") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit my website at mariliarellano.com or use my psychotherapy services.

Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number — provided when you schedule a consultation or contact me.
• Health information — information you share during intake forms, assessments, and therapy sessions, which is protected under applicable confidentiality laws.
• Website usage data — non-identifying information such as browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.

How I Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Respond to consultation requests and schedule appointments.
• Provide psychotherapy services and maintain clinical records as required by law.
• Improve the website experience.
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations.

Confidentiality of Therapy Information

All information shared during therapy is strictly confidential and protected by therapist–client privilege and applicable state and federal laws, including HIPAA. I will not disclose your therapy information without your written consent, except where required or permitted by law (e.g., imminent danger to self or others, suspected child or elder abuse, or court order).

Third-Party Services

I use third-party platforms to support my practice, including:

• SimplePractice (ClientSecure) — for scheduling, intake forms, and secure client communication. SimplePractice is HIPAA-compliant.
• Website hosting and analytics — to monitor site performance. These services may use cookies and collect anonymized data.

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

Data Security

I take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please email me at marili@mariliarellano.com.