Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Rafael Cazares, LMFT ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit www.rafaelcazares.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: If you fill out a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide. Note: Submitting a contact form does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

  • Usage & Analytics Data: We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site. This includes IP addresses, browser types, and page-viewing patterns. We use Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, and Bing Webmaster Tools to monitor site performance and search visibility.

  • Cookies: This site uses cookies and similar technologies to help the Site run effectively and to track how visitors interact with our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use this information to respond to inquiries, analyze website traffic to improve our services, and ensure the security of our Site. We do not use this data for marketing or "retargeting" ads.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited information with the following service providers to operate our website and practice:

  • Squarespace: Website hosting and internal analytics.

  • Google (Analytics & Search Console): To understand site traffic and search performance.

  • Microsoft (Bing Webmaster Tools): To monitor site health and search indexing.

  • Sessions Health: Our HIPAA-compliant secure client portal.

4. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA and CalOPPA, California residents have the right to request access to the personal information we collect and to request its deletion. We do not sell your personal information.

5. Crisis Disclaimer

This website is for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.