Effective Date: January 2025
Practice Name: Ilmar Simanovskis
Website: www.ilmarsimanovskis.com
Your Privacy Matters
This website is owned and operated by Ilmar Simanovskis. I am committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of any personal information you share.
Information Collected on This Website
When you visit this site or use the contact form, I may collect:
- Personal identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Information you choose to share in a message or form
- Booking details if you use an integrated scheduler like Calendly or Jane
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited – collected via cookies or analytics tools)
This information is used only to respond to your inquiry, process bookings, or improve the website.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to gather anonymous data about site traffic and user behaviour. This helps me understand which pages are helpful and how people find the site.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data.
How Your Information Is Used
I will use the information you provide:
- To respond to your inquiries
- To schedule meetings or send confirmations
- To maintain basic website function and analytics
I will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Booking and Third-Party Tools
If you book a session through a third-party tool (like Calendly or Jane App), please review their own privacy policies as well. These services are selected for their security and confidentiality features.
I take reasonable steps to ensure that any tools I use comply with PHIPA and PIPEDA standards.
Email Communication
If you contact me by email, please note that email is not a fully secure medium. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information over email.
I respond to email inquiries for the purpose of setting up appointments or answering general questions about the therapy process.
Confidentiality in Therapy
Information shared in therapy sessions is protected under Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). I will not disclose your health information without your written consent, unless required by law (e.g., safety concerns, court order, child protection).
For detailed information about how your health records are handled, please ask for my Practice Privacy Statement, available at intake or on request.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data I collect and why
- Access or correct your information
- Withdraw consent for communication
- Request deletion of your contact information
Security
I take appropriate measures to protect your personal information, including secure devices, passwords, and encryption where possible.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Ilmar Simanovskis
Email: ilmarsimanovskis@gmail.com
Phone: 905 505 5080