Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 December 2025

Dr. Richard Warshak, Ph.D. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any information you include when contacting us via email or a contact form

You are not required to provide personal information to browse this website.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website

This information is used for website performance, security, and analytics purposes only.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries or correspondence
  • Improve website content and usability
  • Monitor site performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

4. Third-Party Services

This website may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Embedded media (e.g., videos or images from third-party platforms)

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies directly.

5. Email Communications

If you contact us by email:

  • Your message and email address may be retained for correspondence purposes
  • We do not use email addresses for marketing without explicit consent

6. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

8. External Links

This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Visiting external links is at your own discretion.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access or request deletion of personal data
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information

Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:

Email: doc@warshak.com