Privacy policy

The terms “We” / “Us” / “Our” / ”Company” individually and collectively refer to Water Psychology Studio, and the terms “You” / “Your” / “Yourself” refer to the users.

This Privacy Policy is an electronic record in the form of an electronic contract formed under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules made thereunder, along with the amended provisions pertaining to electronic documents/records in various statutes as amended by the Information Technology Act, 2000. This Privacy Policy does not require any physical, electronic, or digital signature.

This Privacy Policy is a legally binding document between you and Water Psychology Studio (both terms defined above). The terms of this Privacy Policy will be effective upon your acceptance of the same (directly or indirectly in electronic form, by clicking on the "I accept" tab, or by use of the website or by other means) and will govern the relationship between you and Water Psychology Studio for your use of the website “Website” (defined below).

This document is published and shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data of Information) Rules, 2011, under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which require publishing of the Privacy Policy for collection, use, storage, and transfer of sensitive personal data or information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Website, you indicate that you understand, agree, and consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use this Website.

By providing us your information or by making use of the facilities provided by the Website, you hereby consent to the collection, storage, processing, and transfer of any or all of your Personal Information and Non-Personal Information by us as specified under this Privacy Policy. You further agree that such collection, use, storage, and transfer of your information shall not cause any loss or wrongful gain to you or any other person.

Confidentiality Policy

Counselors recognize that trust is a cornerstone of the counseling relationship. Counselors aspire to earn the trust of clients by creating an ongoing partnership, establishing and upholding appropriate boundaries, and maintaining confidentiality. Counselors communicate the parameters of confidentiality in a culturally competent manner.

RESPECTING CLIENT RIGHTS

MULTICULTURAL/DIVERSITY CONSIDERATIONS
Counselors maintain awareness and sensitivity regarding cultural meanings of confidentiality and privacy. Counselors respect differing views toward disclosure of information and hold ongoing discussions with clients as to how, when, and with whom information is to be shared.

RESPECT FOR PRIVACY
Counselors respect the privacy of prospective and current clients and request private information from clients only when it is beneficial to the counseling process.

RESPECT FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
Counselors protect the confidential information of prospective and current clients and disclose information only with appropriate consent or with sound legal or ethical justification.

EXPLANATION OF LIMITATIONS
At initiation and throughout the counseling process, counselors inform clients of the limitations of confidentiality and seek to identify situations in which confidentiality must be breached.

EXCEPTIONS

SERIOUS AND FORESEEABLE HARM AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The general requirement that counselors keep information confidential does not apply when disclosure is required to protect clients or identified others from serious and foreseeable harm or when legal requirements demand that confidential information must be revealed. Counselors consult with other professionals when in doubt as to the validity of an exception. Additional considerations apply when addressing end-of-life issues.

CONFIDENTIALITY REGARDING END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS
Counselors who provide services to terminally ill individuals considering hastening their own deaths have the option to maintain confidentiality, depending on applicable laws and specific circumstances, and after seeking consultation or supervision from appropriate professional and legal parties.

CONTAGIOUS, LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES
When clients disclose that they have a communicable and life-threatening disease, counselors may be justified in disclosing information to identifiable third parties if those parties are at serious and foreseeable risk. Prior to disclosure, counselors assess clients' intent to inform the third parties about their disease or engage in behaviors that may be harmful to identifiable third parties, adhering to relevant state laws regarding disclosure.

COURT-ORDERED DISCLOSURE
When ordered by a court to release confidential or privileged information without a client’s permission, counselors seek written, informed consent from the client or take steps to prohibit or narrow the disclosure due to potential harm to the client or counseling relationship.

MINIMAL DISCLOSURE
To the extent possible, clients are informed before confidential information is disclosed and are involved in the decision-making process. When disclosure is required, only essential information is revealed.