Psychology Works of California Privacy Policy

Last Updated January 20, 2023

This Privacy Policy applies to your access and use of the Psychology Works of California website, located at https://psychologyworksca.com (the “Site”), and is incorporated into and is subject to the Psychology Works of California (“Psychology Works”) Terms of Use (the “Terms”). Capitalized terms that are not defined in the Privacy Policy have the meaning given to them in the Terms.

This Privacy Policy describes what personal information we collect and otherwise process about you when you visit the Site or contact us by email, including how we use, disclose, retain, and otherwise process that information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to personal information we collect from you offline or our practices relating to the collection of personal information from job applicants, employees, and other personnel.

Before using the Site or submitting any personal information to us, please review this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site or submitting any personal information in connection with the Site, you confirm that you have read our Privacy Policy and consent to the privacy practices described herein.

Information We Collect:

We collect personal information about you in various ways when you interact with the Site. The types of personal information we collect and the manner in which we collect it depends on the nature of your interaction with the Site.

Information You Provide to Us:

We may collect the following personal information you provide in connection with the Site:

          • Contact Information, including your name, phone number, email address and any other information you choose to provide when you fill out forms or fields on the Site; when you participate in online surveys; and when you contact us or request information about us, this Site and our products or services (whether by email or other means).

Information We Receive Automatically:

We collect certain information from you automatically when you visit the Site, including:

          • Log File Data, including your internet protocol (IP) address or other device address or ID, web browser and/or device type, hardware and software settings and configurations, operating system, browser type, browser ID, date/time of visit, and pages visited.
          • Analytics Data, including the electronic path you take to our Site, through our Site, and when exiting our Site, as well as your usage and activity on our Site, such as the links and objects you view, click, or otherwise interact with.
          • Location Data, such as your general geographic location based on your IP address or more precise location when accessing our Site through a mobile device.

We may use cookies and other technologies to collect information automatically. Please see the Cookies and Similar Technologies section below for more information.

Personal Information We Receive From Other Sources and Third Parties

We may also obtain personal information from other sources, which we may combine with personal information we receive either automatically or directly from you:

          • Service Providers: We may receive personal information from our service providers that perform services on our behalf. For example, our service providers may collect your name, email address, physical address, phone number, government identification number, social security number, and other financial information.
          • Social Media Networks: The Site may include social media features, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or other widgets. These social media companies may also recognize you and collect information about your visit to the Site, and they may set a cookie or employ other tracking technologies. Your interactions with social media features on the Site are governed by the privacy policy of those companies.

How We Use Information:

We may use the information we collect and/or process:

          • To fulfill or meet the reason the information was provided, such as to process your requests or to respond to inquiries, including verifying your information to ensure its accuracy and validity
          • To operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of the Site
          • For our internal business purposes, such as identifying and analyzing the usages trends and preferences of our users and improving the Site, fraud detection, and information security
          • To communicate with you, including via e-mail, and send you important information regarding the Site. Because this information may be material to your use of the Site, you may not opt out of receiving such communications. With your consent, we may also send you promotional materials and newsletters. Generally, you can opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following links provided in the messages or by contacting us directly at info@psychologyworksca.com
          • To evaluate your eligibility for certain types of offers or products that may be of interest to you
          • To help maintain the safety, security, and integrity of the Site, technology assets, and our business
          • To respond to law enforcement requests and, as required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulations, to enforce our Terms of Use, and/or to comply with applicable laws
          • To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and Psychology Works, and, as we believe is necessary or appropriate, to protect, enforce, or defend the legal rights, privacy, safety or property of Psychology Works, its employees or agents, or other users
          • To investigate and defend ourselves against any third-party claims or allegations
          • For purposes disclosed at the time you provide your personal information or as otherwise set forth in this Privacy Policy

We may also use aggregate and/or anonymized information in a manner such that the end-product does not uniquely identify you or any other user of the Site.

We make certain information available to third parties to comply with various reporting obligations, and for business or marketing purposes. When possible, we provide this information in a de-identified way.

If you do not wish to receive email offers or newsletters from us, you can opt-out of receiving email information from us by using the unsubscribe process at the bottom of the email, or by contacting us at info@psychologyworksca.com. We may retain all information you submit for a variety of purposes, including backups and archiving, prevention of fraud and abuse, and analytics.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information:

In certain circumstances we may share your personal information with third parties without further notice to you, as set forth below:

Service Providers. We may share personal information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform functions or services on our behalf. For example, we work with third party service providers to provide website development, hosting, data storage, maintenance, and other services for us. To the extent it is necessary for these third-party service providers or others to complete their contractual obligations to us, these third parties may have access to or process your information.

Business Transaction or Reorganization. If we are engaged in or contemplating a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of all or a portion of our assets, or transition of service to another provider, or in the unlikely event of a bankruptcy, your personal information and other information may be shared in the diligence process with counterparties and others assisting with the transaction and transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that transaction along with other assets.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

When you use the Site, we may use more cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other tracking technologies. These tracking technologies are small data files downloaded to or stored on your computer or mobile device that enable us to record certain pieces of information whenever you visit or interact with the Site. These tracking technologies allow us to help analyze our web page flow, customize our content, measure promotional effectiveness, and promote trust and safety.

If you would prefer not to accept such tracking technologies, most browsers or devices will allow you to: (i) change your browser or device settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, which lets you choose whether or not to accept it; (ii) disable existing cookies; or (iii) set your browser to automatically reject such technologies. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, although doing so may interfere with your ability to use the Site or certain features of the Site. Depending on your device and operating system, you may not be able to delete or block all such technologies. In addition, if you want to reject these technologies across all your browsers and devices, you will need to do so on each browser and device you actively use.

We may also use Google Analytics or a similar service that uses Cookies to help us analyze user behavior and demographics for the Site and to develop content. You can learn more about Google’s practices with Google Analytics by visiting Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can also view Google’s currently available opt-out options here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Do Not Track Signals:

Third parties such as advertising networks, analytics providers, and widget providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you access or use our Services. Currently, various browsers offer a “Do Not Track” option. This Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Third-Party Services: Children’s Privacy:

We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from persons under 13 years of age, and no part of the Site is directed to persons under 13 years of age. If we learn that information has been collected through the Site from persons under 13 years of age and without verifiable parental consent, we will endeavor to promptly delete this information. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child under 13 years of age has obtained a Psychology Works of California account or provided us with information, please promptly alert us at info@psychologyworksca.com to request that we delete the information from our systems.

Data Security:

We use certain physical, managerial, and technical safeguards that are designed to protect the integrity and security of your information; however, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, so we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us through the Site, and you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or third parties with whom you may choose to share your information and therefore we do not guarantee that information you provide through the Site will not be viewed by unauthorized persons. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Site.

We retain information as long as it is reasonably necessary and relevant for our operations, and/or to comply with the law, prevent fraud, collect any fees owed, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigation, or enforce our Terms or other agreements. Even after removal, copies of information that you have posted may remain viewable in cached and archived pages in our systems or the systems of those who may process your personal information on our behalf.

Changes and Updates to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will place a prominent posting on the Site or as required by law. Modifications are effective upon posting of the updated Privacy Policy on the Site. Please revisit this page periodically to stay aware of any changes to this Privacy Policy. For the avoidance of doubt, disputes arising hereunder will be resolved in accordance with the Privacy Policy in effect at the time the dispute arose.

Our Contact Information:

Please contact us with any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, our use and disclosure practices, or your consent choices:

info@psychologyworksca.com

Attn: Privacy

Psychology Works of California

655 Oak Grove #846, Menlo Park, CA 94025