Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 31, 2026
At Noema Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy (“Noema,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit noema.ca, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
This policy applies to information collected through our website only. It does not govern clinical records or personal health information, which are handled in accordance with Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and disclosed through your therapist’s separate Notice of Privacy Practices.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information through our website:
a) Information You Provide
When you use our website contact form or inquiry form to reach out to us, we collect:
Your name
Your email address
Any additional information you choose to include in your message
Please note: our website contact form is not a secure channel for sharing sensitive or clinical information. If you have an existing therapeutic relationship with us, please use JaneApp or contact your therapist directly.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform (Squarespace). This may include:
Your IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search query
This information is collected to understand how our website is used and to improve your experience. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through our website to:
Respond to your inquiries and booking requests
Provide information about our services
Improve the content and functionality of our website
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which processes technical website data on our behalf. Squarespace’s own privacy policy governs how they handle this data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
Safety: In rare circumstances, we may disclose information if we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary to prevent harm.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website platform (Squarespace) may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support basic website functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking tools beyond what is provided by Squarespace.
5. Retention of Information
Information submitted through our contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, unless a therapeutic relationship is established, in which case it becomes part of your clinical file and is governed by PHIPA and our clinical records practices.
Website analytics data retained by Squarespace is subject to their data retention policies.
6. Your Rights
As a resident of Ontario or Canada, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Withdraw consent to our use of your information (where applicable)
Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal obligations
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, Psychology Today or our scheduling platform). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Noema Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy
Attention: Karina Waluk, Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director
1364B Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Website: noema.ca