Last Updated: June 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to your access and use of all products and services made available through the website of Stephen Buehler, MFT, located at www.stephenbuehlermft.com (the “Site”). It is incorporated into, and subject to, our [Terms of Use]. Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Terms.

This policy explains the information we collect, how it’s used, and how we protect your privacy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

You may visit the Site without revealing who you are. However, we may collect personal information (“Personal Information”) if you submit it through forms, registration, or direct contact. This may include:

  • Name, email, mailing address, phone number

  • Date of birth, gender

  • Insurance, financial or billing information

  • Any information you voluntarily submit via the Site

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze traffic

  • Customize content

  • Enhance security and session stability

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit functionality.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Device type and browser info

  • IP address and location data

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Pages visited, time spent, and click behavior

  • Session time and usage patterns

Location data from mobile devices may also be collected if enabled.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide services

  • Improve the Site’s functionality and performance

  • Send administrative or promotional communications

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security breaches

  • Comply with legal obligations

You may opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly. However, we may still send non-promotional messages related to your use of the Site.

3. When We Disclose Information

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., subpoena, court order)

  • To protect against fraud or harm

  • To enforce our Terms or protect Site integrity

  • To service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics), only to the extent needed to perform services on our behalf

  • If required as part of a business transfer, sale, merger, or reorganization

Where possible, disclosures are made in a de-identified form.

4. Data Security

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and transmission over the internet is at your own risk.

We are not responsible for circumvention of security measures or for actions of others with whom you share your information.

5. Your Choices and Rights

  • You may choose not to submit certain information, but this may limit your access to Site features.

  • If you wish to request deletion of your information and do not have an account, email us at info@stephenbuehlermft.com.

  • You may opt out of promotional communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

  • If permitted under applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Information. We may apply limitations consistent with legal and clinical requirements.

6. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has submitted information, we will delete it. Parents who become aware of such activity should contact us immediately at info@stephenbuehlermft.com.

7. Visitors from Outside the U.S.

If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

9. Do Not Track

The Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser settings due to the absence of a common industry standard.

10. Limitation of Liability

By using the Site or submitting information, you release and hold harmless Stephen Buehler, MFT, from liability related to misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure, except as required under applicable law.

We are not responsible for third-party misuse of data or circumvention of Site security.

11. Updates and Changes to this Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on the Site or via email. Your continued use of the Site after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

Stephen Buehler, MFT
1968 S. Coast Hwy, Suite 3310
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Email: info@stephenbuehlermft.com