Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Overview

At Azimuth Psychological, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Analytics & Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to understand and improve how visitors use our site. Our approach:

In-house analytics only: All analytics data stays within our own systems. We do not use third-party analytics services that share data externally.
No personally identifiable information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal data through analytics cookies.
What we collect: Page views, referral sources, general location (city/country), device type, and browser information.
Why we collect it: To understand which content is helpful, identify technical issues, and improve our website experience.

Contact Forms & Scheduling

When you contact us through forms or schedule an appointment, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (name, email, phone number, appointment preferences). This information is:

Used only to respond to your inquiry or facilitate your appointment
Stored securely and never sold or shared with third parties
Protected under HIPAA regulations once you become a client

Data Retention

Analytics data: Retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis
Contact inquiries: Retained as needed for business records
Clinical records: Protected under HIPAA and retained per Massachusetts regulations

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Decline analytics cookies (via the cookie banner)
Request access to any personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Object to data processing

Cookie Control

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site (EU/EEA visitors only). Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block cookies from specific sites

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

Vercel: Website hosting (data processed in accordance with Vercel's privacy policy)
Acuity Scheduling: Appointment scheduling and intake forms (HIPAA-compliant plan, separate privacy policy applies)

We do not use third-party advertising services, social media tracking pixels, or external analytics services.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: contact@azimuthpsych.com
Address: 264 Beacon St, #6R, Boston, MA 02116