Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Dr. Sarah Jabbour is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or engage in therapy services.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Dr. Sarah Jabbour, a licensed psychologist offering private online psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and adolescents. Dr. Jabbour is licensed to practice in California, Georgia, and Tennessee.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal information necessary to provide services or operate this website effectively. This may include:

  • Name and contact information (if you use the contact form)
  • Information you voluntarily provide when scheduling appointments
  • Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

Important: Therapy sessions and personal health information are handled in accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) standards.

3. How Your Information Is Used

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or schedule sessions
  • Provide therapy services
  • Improve website functionality
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

All clinical communications and session data are stored securely using HIPAA-compliant platforms. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Website data may be stored using third-party services that comply with data protection standards.

5. Your Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights:

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information collected
  • Ask for deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell data)

Georgia & Tennessee Residents

While these states do not currently have their own comprehensive privacy laws, all client information is treated with the highest standard of confidentiality and security under federal (HIPAA) law.

6. International Visitors

This website may be accessed by users outside the United States. By using this website, you consent to the collection and processing of your data in accordance with U.S. laws.

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or Canada, you may have rights under GDPR or PIPEDA, including access to your data and the right to request deletion.

7. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather anonymized usage data (e.g., Google Analytics). You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

8. Third-Party Links and Tools

This website and Sarah’s services may use trusted third-party tools for scheduling, communication, and video conferencing. These tools have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and manage your data:

  • Zoom – used for virtual therapy sessions
  • TidyCal – used for appointment scheduling
  • Google Gmail and Google Calendar – used for communication and scheduling
  • Ivy – used for secure online payment processing
  • Stripe – may be used for secure payment transactions
  • Squarespace – used for website hosting and analytics

We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your data may be handled when using these tools.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to or deletion of your data, please contact:

Dr. Sarah Jabbour
Licensed Psychologist
Email: sarahf.jabbour@gmail.com
Location: Online services for California, Georgia, and Tennessee residents

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The most recent version will always be available on this page.