Uttam Kadam (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects and protects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://uscp1ac2.therasoftsites.com/shark61com/.
1. Who We Are
Uttam Kadam is a licensed mental health practice offering therapy and wellness services. We operate this website to provide information about our services and to facilitate client communication and appointment scheduling.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
We may collect:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Information you provide via contact or intake forms
- Communication preferences
- Any comments or questions submitted to us
Note: Do not include sensitive health or clinical information in web forms or emails. Secure channels will be used for protected health information (PHI).
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may use cookies and analytics tools to collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and duration
This information helps improve website functionality and user experience.
3. Use of Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Facilitate appointment bookings
- Provide general information about our services
- Comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations
- Improve our website and services
4. Handling of Health Information (U.S. – HIPAA)
For clients in the United States, any personal health information (PHI) collected or used for the provision of therapy services is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
PHI is stored securely in HIPAA-compliant systems and is not collected through this public-facing website. All therapy-related communications and records are handled through secure client portals or encrypted channels.
We do not collect PHI through web forms, and we encourage visitors not to submit clinical or diagnostic details through email or forms on this website.
For current clients, your therapy records and clinical information are kept confidential and protected under federal and state laws. These are stored separately from this website and handled through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems.
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may disclose information:
- With your explicit consent
- To service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- To protect our rights or respond to lawful requests
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law, including professional and clinical recordkeeping regulations.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. These include:
- Secure hosting environments
- Encrypted client communication platforms
- Access controls and password protections
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Use caution when submitting any information online.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are outside the country of our office location and choose to interact with our site, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the country of our office locations, where privacy protections may differ from your jurisdiction. We take appropriate steps to ensure adequate protection of your data in such cases.
9. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users engage with our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to other websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us immediately.
12. Your Choices and Access
You can:
- Request access to your personal data
- Update or correct your data
- Withdraw consent for future processing
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal limits)
Contact: uttam@therasoftonline.com
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, our practices, or technology. Updates will be posted on this page and your continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this policy, contact:
Uttam Kadam
Elite square, New York 10011, NY, United States
9511885125
uttam@therasoftonline.com
https://uscp1ac2.therasoftsites.com/shark61com