Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02/01/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how the Florida Therapist Network ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use the Florida Therapist Network (the "Website"). This Website is designed for mental health professionals to connect for referrals, networking, and information sharing. It is not intended for use by the general public seeking mental health services.
1. Information We Collect:
We collect the following types of information from users of the Website:
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Personal Information: When you register an account, we collect information that identifies you, such as your name, professional credentials (e.g., license type, license number, specialties), contact information (e.g., email address, phone number, practice address), and professional affiliations.
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Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information for your professional profile, such as your biography, areas of expertise, publications, and professional interests. This information is visible to other registered users of the Website.
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Usage Information: We collect information about how you use the Website, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the time you spend on the Website.
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Technical Information: We may collect technical information about your device and internet connection, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website.
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Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on the Website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use your information for the following purposes:
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Account Management: To create and manage your account, verify your credentials, and provide you with access to the Website's features.
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Networking and Referrals: To facilitate connections between mental health professionals, including referrals and collaboration. This includes making your profile information visible to other registered users.
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Communication: To communicate with you about your account, Website updates, and other relevant information.
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Website Improvement: To analyze Website usage and improve the Website's functionality and user experience.
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Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. How We Share Your Information:
We may share your information with the following parties:
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Other Registered Users: Your profile information, including your name, credentials, contact information, and any information you choose to include in your profile, will be visible to other registered mental health professionals on the Website. This is essential for networking and referrals.
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Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with Website hosting, maintenance, analytics, and other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
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Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention:
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. You may delete your account at any time, which will result in the removal of your profile information from the Website. However, we may retain some information for legal or compliance purposes.
6. Children's Privacy:
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
7. Your Choices:
You can access, update, or delete your profile information through your account settings. You can also contact us to request access to or correction of your information.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Website, and the revised Privacy Policy will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: