Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: January 1, 2022

 

​

1. Introduction

​

This website is operated by Dr. Ashley Major, C. Psych., a psychology practice based in Canada. Protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information is very important. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or contact me through it.

​​​

​

​2. Information Collected

​

I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the website contact form. This may include:

 

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your phone number

• Any information you choose to include in your message

 

Payment information, health records, or sensitive clinical information is not collected through this website.

​​

​

​3. How Your Information is Used

 

The information you provide is used only for the following purposes:

 

• To respond to your inquiry

• To communicate with you about potential services

• To determine whether services may be appropriate for your needs

​

Your information is not used for marketing, analytics, or advertising purposes.

​​

​

4. Consent

​

By submitting a contact form on this website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

Please note: contacting me through this website does not establish a psychologist–client relationship.

​​

​

5. Storage and Security of Information

​

Your information is collected and stored through Wix, the website hosting provider. Wix uses industry-standard security measures to protect personal data.

 

I take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

 

​

​6. Sharing of Information

​

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information collected through this website with third parties, except:

• As required by law

• If necessary to protect the safety of individuals or comply with legal obligations

 

​

​7. Cookies and Website Functionality 

​

This website does not use cookies for advertising, marketing or analytics purposes. This website uses essential cookies provided by the website hosting platform (Wix) to ensure basic site functionality, security and performance. These cookies do not collect personal information for tracking or marketing purposes

 

​

8. Your Rights

 

Under Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA), you have the right to:

 

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent for future communication

​

To make a request, please contact me using the information below.

​​

​

9. Electronic Communication

​

Please note that email and website contact forms are not guaranteed to be fully secure.  While reasonable measures are taken to protect your information, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed when information is transmitted electronically.  Please do not include sensitive or detailed personal or clinical information when contacting me through the website.

 

 

10. Emergency

 

This website and its contact forms are not intended for use in emergency situations. If you are in crisis or require immediate assistance, please contact local emergency services, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact a crisis helpline in your area. 

​

 

11. Contact Information

​

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

 

Dr. Ashley Major, C. Psych. 

Email: dr.ashleymajor@outlook.com

 

 

12. Updates to This Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.