Privacy Policy
Last updated June 25, 2026
Introduction
Suzanne Esposito LCSW PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website suzanne-esposito.com and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
Who We Are
Suzanne Esposito LCSW PLLC is a private mental health practice operated by Suzanne Esposito, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in New York and Connecticut. Our practice provides individual therapy services to clients in person in Danbury and New Canaan, CT, and virtually throughout New York and Connecticut.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly:
• Name, email address, and phone number submitted through contact or intake forms
• Information shared during consultation calls or intake processes
• Payment information processed through secure third-party payment processors
Information collected automatically:
• IP address and browser type when you visit our website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site via website analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Protected Health Information (PHI) and HIPAA
As a healthcare provider, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any Protected Health Information (PHI) collected in the course of providing mental health services is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to all clients at the start of treatment.
This website Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website only. Clinical records, session notes, and treatment information are maintained in accordance with HIPAA and stored securely in SimplePractice, our HIPAA-compliant electronic health records system.
We do not collect PHI through this website. Any information you submit through website forms is general contact information and is not treated as PHI unless you become a client and enter into a formal treatment relationship with our practice.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
• Provide and improve our services
• Send appointment reminders and administrative communications
• Comply with legal and professional obligations
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
Telehealth Services
We offer telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. All telehealth sessions are conducted through secure, encrypted platforms that meet HIPAA requirements. We do not record telehealth sessions without explicit written consent from the client.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
• With service providers who assist in operating our website and practice, bound by confidentiality agreements
• When required by law, court order, or professional licensing requirements
• In emergency situations where there is risk of harm to you or others, as permitted or required by law
• With your written consent
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. Client records are stored in SimplePractice, which maintains HIPAA-compliant security standards. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and professional retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email].
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Suzanne Esposito LCSW PLLC
Danbury & New Canaan, CT
suzanne@suzanne-esposito.com