Last updated: June 27, 2025

Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of any personal or health-related information you share. This Privacy Policy outlines how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or engage in virtual therapy through Dr. Vanderhorst’s practice.

1. Information Collected

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details voluntarily provided through contact forms, phone calls, or email (e.g., name, email address, phone number)

• Information submitted through third-party scheduling systems (e.g., Zocdoc)

• Technical data collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type)

This website does not collect or store any clinical or diagnostic data. All protected health information (PHI) is securely managed in compliance with HIPAA standards and gathered only through HIPAA-compliant platforms.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Information may be used to:

• Respond to service inquiries and manage scheduling

• Communicate updates about availability or therapy offerings

• Improve website performance and user experience through analytics

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to any third parties. The details collected through this website are solely used for client communication and service enhancement.

3. HIPAA Compliance

As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Vanderhorst follows all standards set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Clinical records and session information are stored in secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic systems.

Email is reserved for general and administrative communication only. Clients are encouraged not to email any sensitive or clinical details. Instead, please submit important documents via secure fax:
📠 (202) 204-5659

To learn more about your rights under HIPAA, please see the full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

4. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external platforms such as Zocdoc. These third-party services maintain their own privacy protocols, independent of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to review their terms before submitting any information through external links.

Dr. Vanderhorst is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies and other tracking tools may be used to:

• Understand how visitors use the site

• Optimize page performance and loading times

• Improve design and navigation based on user behavior

These technologies gather anonymous, non-health-related data and do not store any PHI. Users may opt to disable cookies through browser settings at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information you’ve provided

• Ask for corrections to any inaccurate data

• Withdraw your consent to data use at any time

• Inquire about how your data is stored, used, or shared

To make a request regarding your data, please contact:
📧 gkvanderhorst@gmail.com

7. Data Security

Reasonable and appropriate measures are in place to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system is 100% secure, this website uses encrypted channels and trusted third-party systems that meet industry best practices.

Clinical communications and records are only stored in HIPAA-compliant platforms. All non-clinical web-based interactions are protected through SSL encryption and monitored for security threats.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

• Changes in legal or regulatory requirements

• New technology or digital tools

• Updates to therapy services offered through this website

Any future updates will be posted here with a revised date. By continuing to use the site after changes are posted, you agree to the updated terms.

We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy from time to time to stay informed about how your information is handled.

If you have additional questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out directly by email.

To further understand how your health information is protected, you can review the full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.