Effective Date: 01/2022

Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bonnie E. O’Brien, LCSW, PLLC ("we", "our" or "us"). We are committed to
protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines
the types of information we collect, how we use it, when and why we may share it, and your
choices regarding your personal information.

By using our website https://www.bonnieobrienlcsw.com/, you consent to the practices described
in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to carefully read and understand our policies.

2. Information We Collect and Use
When using our website, we may gather personal information such as, but not limited to, your
name, email address and telephone number (“Personal Information”). We do not sell your
personal information or share it unless required by law.

Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked to
or from our site. Any personal information you provide on such third-party sites is governed by
their privacy policies.

3. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined
in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

4. Security
We value your privacy and take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information
from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of
transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot
guarantee absolute security.

5. Third Party Services.
We may use third-party tools and services including, but not by way of limitation, analytics
providers, practice management providers or payment processors (such as Stripe and Simple
Practice) to enhance the functionality of our website. These third parties may have access to
certain personal information as necessary for performing their functions, but they are not
permitted to use it for other purposes.

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6. NYS Shield Act.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to
protect personal information in accordance with the New York SHIELD Act. These measures are
designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction of your personal
information.

7. California and EU Privacy Rights.

If you are a resident of California or the European Union,
you may have additional rights under privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act
(CCPA/CPRA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you

• The right to correct or delete your personal data

• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (California)

• The right to restrict or object to certain data processing activities (EU)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond in accordance with applicable
data protection laws.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for
operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any material changes will be posted on our website
with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any such updates
constitutes your agreement to the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please
contact us at  bonnie@bonnieobrienlcsw.com. 

10. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms
outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Last updated on: February 16, 2025