Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Apr 26, 2026
Welcome to Yuh-Jang Brenden Mei’s Psychotherapy and Consulting (“I,” “me,” or “my”). I am committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health-related information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Use of this website, including completing contact forms or sending emails, does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established after an initial consultation and mutual agreement.
Information I Collect
a. Information You Provide
When you contact me through this website, I may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Preferred appointment times
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Any message you choose to include
⚠️ Please do not include sensitive personal or health information in contact forms.
b. Automatically Collected Information
This website may collect limited technical data such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages visited
How Information Is Collected
Information is collected when you:
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Submit a contact or consultation request form
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Contact me via email
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Browse the website (basic technical data)
How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used solely to:
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Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
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Communicate about services
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Maintain minimal administrative records
I do not sell, rent, or use your information for advertising or marketing.
Contact Forms and Third-Party Services
This website uses a contact form powered by Wix. Information submitted through the form is transmitted via Wix’s platform and then delivered to my secure, HIPAA-compliant email system.
While reasonable safeguards are in place, third-party platforms and website forms are not guaranteed to be fully secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive or detailed personal or health information through the form.
Email Communication
If you contact me via email, I use a HIPAA-compliant email service to help protect your information. However, email communication still carries some inherent risk.
Confidentiality and Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you become a client, your information will be protected in accordance with applicable laws and professional ethical standards. You will be provided with a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how your Protected Health Information is handled.
Sharing of Information
I do not share your personal information except in limited circumstances:
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When required by law (e.g., court orders or mandatory reporting obligations)
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To protect your safety or the safety of others
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As otherwise permitted by applicable privacy laws
Cookies and Website Use
This website may use basic cookies or standard hosting analytics provided by Wix to understand general traffic patterns. This information is not used to personally identify visitors.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request corrections or deletion
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Limit certain uses of your data
To make a request, contact: brenden@brendenmeitherapy.com
Data Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
Brenden Mei’s Psychotherapy and Consulting
Email: brenden@brendenmeitherapy.com
Location: San Francisco, CA