PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 4/15/26
C. Duarte & Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and other details submitted through our contact or intake forms
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and usage data via analytics tools
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Facilitate initial contact and scheduling
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
HIPAA and Website Communications
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, communication through this website (including contact forms and email) may not be fully secure.
Submitting information through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship, and should not include sensitive or urgent health information.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Any Protected Health Information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, once you become an established client and appropriate consent forms are completed.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Secure form hosting (HIPAA-compliant Microsoft 365)
- Website analytics tools such as Google Analytics
These providers may collect limited technical data to help us understand website usage.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
Your Rights
You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us directly.
Contact Information
C. Duarte & Associates
1130 Ten Rod Road, Building E, Suite 101
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone: 401-294-6900
Email: info@cduarteandassociates.com