Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Systemic Psychotherapy Tool ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your clients' data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

This application is designed for licensed mental health professionals to support their clinical work. We understand the sensitive nature of therapeutic data and have implemented appropriate safeguards.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Email address
• Full name
• Professional credentials (optional)

2.2 Client Data (Stored Anonymously)

• Anonymous client codes (e.g., "CL-001")
• Clinical notes and session data
• Genogram and system mapping data
• Intake assessments
• Treatment plans and interventions

Note: Client data is stored using anonymous identifiers only. We strongly recommend NOT storing personally identifiable information (PII) such as full names, addresses, or social security numbers in this application.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To authenticate your account
• To store and retrieve your clinical data
• To improve our application
• To communicate important service updates

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest
• Row-level security (each therapist can only access their own data)
• Secure authentication through Supabase Auth
• Regular security audits

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us. Upon account deletion, all your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or share your data with third parties except:

• When required by law or legal process
• With service providers who assist in operating our application (Supabase for database hosting)
• With your explicit consent

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data in a portable format (JSON)
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Professional Responsibility

As a mental health professional, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, local laws)
• Obtaining appropriate consent from clients
• Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
• Using anonymous identifiers for client data
• Following your professional code of ethics

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies only for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that collect personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

This application is intended for use by licensed mental health professionals and is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice in the application. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[Your Contact Email]