Privacy Policy for Shumway Therapy

At Shumway Therapy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use our website or engage with our services. By accessing the website or sharing information with us, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Introduction

Shumway Therapy is a private mental health practice operating in the state of Arizona. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information, which includes identifying details such as your name, address, email, phone number, or any data that could reasonably identify you. Throughout this policy, we refer to such data as “Personal Information.”

This policy applies to all users of our website and services. If you do not agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our website or providing us with personal information.

2. Children Under 13

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent. If we become aware that we have received information from a child without consent, we will take steps to delete it unless parental authorization has been secured.

3. Information We Collect

Shumway Therapy does not collect personal information through contact forms or appointment requests on this website. All inquiries and submissions related to therapy services are handled through a secure, third-party platform provided by Psychology Today. That platform maintains its own privacy and data protection policies.

When you use this website, we may still collect non-identifying technical information, including:

  • Device and browser data such as IP address, operating system, and browser type

  • General geographic location based on IP

  • Information gathered via cookies and analytics tools

  • Metadata from optional downloads or embedded media

We may also collect aggregated site traffic and usage data to improve the website.

4. Purpose for Collecting Your Information

We collect and process information for the following reasons:

  • To improve the design, function, and accessibility of our website

  • To understand how users engage with the site

  • To maintain site security and troubleshoot errors

  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We do not collect Protected Health Information (PHI) through this website. All PHI is handled off-site through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms such as Psychology Today.

5. Retention of Personal Information

We retain only non-identifying technical and analytics data from your use of this website. Personal information submitted through Psychology Today or any clinical platform is governed by the data retention policies of those services. For questions about client data retention, please contact us directly.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information. Limited information may be disclosed:

  • To maintain site performance or address technical issues

  • To comply with legal requirements such as a subpoena or court order

  • In the event of potential threats to the security or integrity of the website

  • As required by law, including for safety or mandated reporting purposes

We do not disclose client-related information collected through secure platforms unless required by law or with appropriate client consent.

7. Security of Your Information

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data collected through this website. This includes encryption through SSL (https). However, no method of online transmission is completely secure. For all communication involving personal health information, use the secure contact form available through our Psychology Today profile.

8. Access and Control Over Your Information

Because this website does not collect user-submitted personal information, requests for access, correction, or deletion generally do not apply. If you have submitted personal information through a third-party platform such as Psychology Today, please refer to their privacy policy or contact us directly for questions related to that data.

9. Use of Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, manage site performance, and analyze visitor behavior. Cookies do not store personal health information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain site features.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party platforms, including Psychology Today and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these platforms. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those third parties before submitting information.

11. Notice to Users in the European Union

If you are located within the European Union, please be aware that your personal information may be processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer. Our legal basis for collecting and using your data may vary depending on the context but includes your consent, fulfillment of a contract, and compliance with legal obligations.

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data. You may also object to processing under legitimate interest grounds.

12. California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request information about data collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sharing. To make a request, email us using the contact information below. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes established by law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. If material changes are made, we will notify you by posting an updated version on the website and updating the effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted signifies acceptance.

14. Contact Information

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

Shumway Therapy
3920 S Rural Rd Suite 112
Tempe, AZ 85282
Email: michael@shumwaytherapy.com
Phone: (480) 500-7018

Effective Date: May 20, 2025