Who We Are
MetaPhorward Therapy, LLC (also commonly referred to as MetaPhorward Therapy)
MetaPhorward Therapy, LLC's website is www.metaphorwardtherapy.com.
 

MetaPhorward Therapy’s contact information is below:
Phone: (410) 204-4092
Email: info@metaphorwardtherapy.com

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Personal Data and Why We Collect It
Client Information and HIPAA
Throughout the operation of MetaPhorward Therapy, client information is collected and stored using a secure third party: SimplePractice. Read their privacy policy here.
 

All client information is strictly protected under HIPAA regulations and may only be used or shared for the sole purpose of providing services to that individual and with written consent from the individual. Get more information here about how client information is protected under HIPAA. For questions about a specific situation, please email us at info@metaphorwardtherapy.com.

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Website Form Submissions
Visitors to our website may have the option of signing up for our newsletter, commenting on posts, or submitting a message. In doing this, we may collect the following:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information disclosed in the message or comment itself

• IP address, browser type, and referrer URL
   

These submission forms are optional and by clicking submit, the visitor is giving MetaPhorward Therapy permission to use and store this information. We do not sell this information to anyone. It is used only for coordination of services, general announcements, and/or promotions and marketing. These forms are created and operated through Wix. Our Contact Us section shares the visitor’s information to our Wix dashboard. This information is then forwarded, as necessary, to the relevant party capable of answering the query or following up with the individual. Read the Wix privacy policy here. 

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By submitting a comment to a post, the visitor is agreeing to post their provided information and comment publicly to the site. MetaPhorward Therapy reserves the right to remove inappropriate or spam comments, in which case they will not appear on the site.
 

Cookies
Cookies are small bits of data generated by a website and stored with your browser. They can serve many purposes, but they’re most commonly used for saving your login information from previous submissions or website visits. Every time you select “remember me on this computer,” you’re choosing to enable cookies for a set period of time so you have easier access.

In leaving comments or submitting forms through MetaPhorward Therapy's website, you may choose to save your name, email address, and URL in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last one year. Choosing to save your information for next time is always optional. Every browser has a way to wipe all current cookies available in its settings.

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Analytics
Web analytics is the process of collecting site usage information in order to optimize the web navigation experience. MetaPhorward Therapy uses Google Analytics and Google Search Console to collect and view information about our users in order to understand how people use our site and how we can make it better.

Google Analytics collects data such as IP address, location, URL referral, type of browser or device, and more. Google Analytics also uses cookies sometimes to collect this information. Learn more about Google Analytics, see how they use cookies, or see how to opt out of analytics tracking by reading their privacy policy here.

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What We Do With Your Data
MetaPhorward Therapy never, under any circumstances, sells or exchanges any data collected from you. MetaPhorward Therapy collects and uses all data for the sake of services, communication, promotions, events, marketing, or analytics for MetaPhorward Therapy itself. MetaPhorward Therapy keeps this data indefinitely.
 

Essentially, we’re trying to provide excellent services and continue to make MetaPhorward Therapy better for current and future clients. Please see above to learn about the specific data that’s collected and the reasons why we do so.
 

MetaPhorward Therapy uses several third party software programs and plugins to better manage data and operations. Each organization’s privacy policy is linked above in the relevant section.

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In addition to those listed, MetaPhorward Therapy also utilize Google Workspace, Google’s bundle of applications for business (such as Google Drive or Docs), in order to provide effective services. Google Workspace is not accessible via MetaPhorward Therapy's website. All information used in Google Workspace is protected by HIPAA and MetaPhorward Therapy has stringent privacy regulations in place to safeguard all client information. In addition, you can read the Google Workspace privacy policy here.

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For all questions or concerns related to MetaPhorward Therapy's privacy policy and data usage, please email us at info@metaphorwardtherapy.