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Privacy Policy

Dr. Margarita Seley is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of every person who visits this website or engages her professional services. As a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Puerto Rico, she maintains the highest standards of confidentiality required by professional ethics and by law, including the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Puerto Rico's Data Privacy Act (Ley de Protección de Datos Personales, Ley 253-2022), as well as Puerto Rico's Mental Health Law and Patient Rights statutes.

Our Commitment
to Your Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Dr. Margarita Seley

CONTACT

Information We Collect

  • Personal information you provide when booking an appointment, such as your name, email address, phone number, and date of birth.

  • Health and session information you choose to share, including any history, symptoms, or concerns you describe. This information is used solely for assessment purposes and to develop a personalized healing and coaching plan for you.

  • Payment information processed through our secure, encrypted online payment system when you book or pay for services. We do not store your full credit card details on this website.

How Your Information Is Used

Any information you provide is used exclusively by Dr. Seley to:

  1. Schedule and manage your appointments;

  2. Conduct session assessment;

  3. Create and carry out your personal healing and treatment plan;

  4. Communicate with you about your care and services.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal or session information with advertisers, marketers, data brokers, or any third party for commercial purposes. Your information will never be disclosed to third parties except:

  • With your written, informed consent;

  • As required or permitted by law (for example, mandated reporting obligations, court orders, or serious threats of harm to yourself or others, as defined by law and professional ethics);

  • To the minimum extent necessary for payment processing by our secure payment provider.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) for all online bookings and payments, and secure, access-controlled storage of clinical records. Only Dr. Seley and authorized personnel have access to your information.

Retention of Records

Session records are maintained and retained in accordance with Puerto Rico law and professional licensing requirements. Records are kept confidential and are not deleted while legal retention requirements apply.

Your Right

You have the right to:

  • Request access to a copy of your session record;

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information;

  • Request an accounting of certain disclosures;

  • Be notified in the event of a breach of your unsecured information, in accordance with applicable law;

  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact Dr. Seley using the details below.

Email and Online Communications

Please note that email and standard website contact forms are not fully secure methods of communication. While we take reasonable precautions, we recommend limiting sensitive clinical details in initial online messages. Dr. Seley will discuss the best way to communicate confidentially during your first contact.

Third-Party Website Links

This website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This privacy policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Any disputes arising from this policy or the handling of your information shall be resolved under Puerto Rico jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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