Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 26, 2026

Jennifer DeFrancisco LCSW MPA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at therapistnewportbeach.com or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when filling out contact forms, scheduling consultations, or communicating with us. This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Information provided in consultation or contact inquiries

We may also automatically collect non-personal information when you visit our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and website usage data via cookies and analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments or consultations.
Send transactional updates, appointment reminders, and service notifications.
Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Mobile Information & SMS Privacy Clause

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Text Messaging (SMS) Opt-In & Opt-Out

If you opt in to receive text messages from Jennifer DeFrancisco LCSW MPA:

Opt-In: Consent is gathered via website form submission checkboxes or intake documentation.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message.
Support: For help or questions regarding SMS communications, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected].
Rates & Frequency: Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

5. Third-Party Links & Analytics

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., client portals or payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage system is 100% secure.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Jennifer DeFrancisco LCSW MPA

Website: therapistnewportbeach.com

Email: [email protected]