PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: December 16, 2025

Yvette Curtis dba Trauma Recovery Institute ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.traumarecoveryinstitute.org and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you schedule a consultation, book services, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information you provide in consultation forms or communications

Automatic Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • IP address

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website

Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Schedule and provide therapeutic services

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Send appointment reminders and follow-up information

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

HIPAA Compliance

If you become a client, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is governed by HIPAA regulations. You will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices detailing how we protect your clinical information.

Information collected through our website before you become a client (contact forms, consultation scheduling) is not considered PHI but is still protected under this Privacy Policy.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., Calendly for scheduling, Squarespace for hosting)

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights

All service providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You 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 requirements)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email].

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

Trauma Recovery Institute Email: drcurtis@traumarecoveryinstitute.org Phone: 907-451-8080 Address: PO Box 80472, Fairbanks, Alaska