Last Updated: April 4, 2025

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This website is operated by Ushi Arakaki, clinical psychologist, and is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, in compliance with applicable privacy laws in Brazil (LGPD), Europe (GDPR), Canada (PIPEDA), the United States (CCPA/CPRA), and other relevant jurisdictions, including countries in Asia.

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🔐 1. What Data We Collect

When you visit our website or contact us, we may collect the following data:

Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration, approximate location (via cookies).

Voluntarily provided data: name, email, phone number, and information filled out in contact or scheduling forms.

Sensitive data (if applicable): only if you voluntarily share health-related or emotional information in free-text fields. No sensitive data is required to navigate the website.

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🎯 2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your data for the following purposes:

• To respond to messages and scheduling requests via contact form.

• To improve your experience on the website (via cookies).

• To fulfill legal and ethical obligations as a mental health professional.

• To maintain administrative and client records (only when there is a therapeutic relationship).

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✅ 3. Consent

By browsing this website and providing information through forms, you are consenting to this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via email: uarakaki.psi@gmail.com

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🍪 4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your browsing preferences.

• Measure website traffic (Google Analytics, Google Ads).

• Display relevant ads (only with your consent).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings or adjust your preferences via the consent banner.

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🌍 5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored on servers located outside your country of residence, in accordance with legal principles of international data transfer (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses and safeguards required by the LGPD).

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🛡️ 6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized professionals have access to the information you provide.

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📅 7. Data Retention

• Browsing data: retained for up to 12 months.

• Form submissions: retained as long as necessary for responding and scheduling purposes.

• Client/patient data: retained for the duration required by professional and ethical regulations.

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🧾 8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Revoke consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us via email: uarakaki.psi@gmail.com

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🧠 9. Therapeutic Services

Information exchanged during psychotherapy is confidential and protected under professional ethical guidelines, such as the Psychologists’ Code of Ethics and equivalent international standards. No clinical data is collected through the website unless the visitor voluntarily initiates contact.

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📬 10. Contact

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out:

📧 Email: uarakaki.psi@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.ushiarakaki.com/