Privacy Policy

Debra Sussman Psychotherapy, PLLC
Debra Sussman, LMFT
Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Debra Sussman Psychotherapy, PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Important: This website is for informational purposes only and does not collect or store protected health information (PHI). All clinical and therapeutic communications occur through HIPAA-compliant systems separate from this website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you use our website, you may voluntarily provide:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
Messages: Any information you include in contact forms or emails

We collect this information when you:

Fill out a contact form
Request or schedule a consultation
Email us directly

Information Collected Automatically

Our website hosting platform may automatically collect:

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies used to operate and improve website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and consultation requests
Communicate with you about our services
Schedule appointments through our HIPAA-compliant systems
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share your information with third parties for marketing
Use your information for purposes not described in this policy

Third-Party Services

Calendly (Scheduling)

We use Calendly to manage preliminary consultation requests. When you submit a consultation request, Calendly collects information such as your name, email, and phone number.

Website Hosting Provider

Our website may be hosted by a third-party platform that collects technical and usage information as described above.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve functionality. Cookies may include essential and functional types. Browser settings may be used to disable cookies.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet-based platform is entirely secure. Email and contact forms are not secure; do not send sensitive personal health information through the website.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, or opt out of communications by contacting: debra@debrasussman.com

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13.

HIPAA Notice

This website does not collect, store, or transmit PHI. All clinical communication occurs within HIPAA-compliant systems.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of revisions.

Contact Us

Debra Sussman, LMFT
Debra Sussman Psychotherapy, PLLC
Email: debra@debrasussman.com
Phone: 512-722-7780

Last Updated: January 23, 2026