Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2026
Practice: Dr. David Shapiro, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist (CA License #PSY18800)
This Privacy Policy outlines how personal information collected through this website (www.davidshapirophd.net and associated domains) is handled.
1. Distinction Between Website Usage & Clinical Records
Website Visitors: Browsing this website, submitting non-clinical contact inquiries, or viewing public practice information is governed by standard website privacy practices outlined below.
Protected Health Information (PHI): Once you become a client or engage in clinical onboarding, your health information, clinical notes, and session data are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). All clinical data, consents, and health screeners are securely stored and encrypted inside Upheal, our primary HIPAA-compliant Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
2. Information We Collect
Non-Personal Technical Data: When you visit this site, standard non-identifiable web analytics data may be collected for administrative and performance optimization. This includes browser type, operating system, referring site, pages visited, date/time stamps, and basic session duration.
Voluntary Information: If you choose to contact the practice via phone, direct email, or booking links, we collect the contact details you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email address, phone number).
3. Use & Sharing of Information
No Data Sales or Commercial Sharing: We do not sell, rent, trade, lease, or externally market any personal information or contact details collected from site visitors to third parties.
Internal Site Tracking: Technical data is used solely for internal analysis to monitor site traffic, ensure proper display across devices, and improve user experience.
Service Providers: Technical data may pass through secure hosting, web infrastructure, and analytic tools required to operate this website safely.
4. Third-Party Websites & External Links
As a convenience to visitors, this site provides links to external resources, professional associations, and platform partners (e.g., Upheal, Headway, Grow Therapy, Thrizer).
These external sites operate under their own independent terms of use and privacy policies.
Dr. David Shapiro is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security standards of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy notices of any linked external site you visit.
5. California Online Privacy Disclosures (CalOPPA)
Do Not Track Signals: Because we do not track visitors across third-party websites for targeted advertising, this site does not alter its behavior in response to web browser “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.
Updates to This Policy: We reserve the right to modify this website privacy policy at any time. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Website Privacy Policy or practice data handling, please contact:
Dr. David Shapiro, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist (CA PSY18800)
Phone: (916) 308-1890
Email: drdavidshapiro@gmail.com
Office Location: Roseville, CA • Statewide Telehealth Throughout California
