Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to relational-studio.com and the online services that link to it. Relational Studio is the psychotherapy practice of Pablo Lo Giudice, LPCC #15994 in California and LPC #98485 in Texas.

It does not replace any Notice of Privacy Practices, informed consent, or other privacy notice that applies after a therapeutic relationship is established.

Information we collect

Information you provide

When you request a consultation or contact us, you may provide information such as your name, email address, telephone number, state, scheduling preferences, and a brief description of what you are seeking. You may also provide information through email, telephone, or another method you choose.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, the site and its service providers may collect technical and usage information, including IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, approximate location, dates and times of visits, and interactions with site features.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies may be used to operate the site, remember preferences, measure traffic, prevent abuse, and understand the effectiveness of communications and advertising.

How we use information

• Respond to consultation requests and other inquiries.
• Communicate about availability, scheduling, and services.
• Operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website.
• Understand site use and improve accessibility, content, and performance.
• Measure the effectiveness of outreach and advertising.
• Comply with legal, licensing, recordkeeping, and professional obligations.
• Protect the rights, safety, and integrity of visitors, Relational Studio, and others.

Where required, we rely on consent or another lawful basis appropriate to the activity and jurisdiction.

When information is disclosed

We do not sell personal information for money. We may disclose limited information to vendors that help provide the website and related services, including:

• Website hosting, security, content delivery, and WordPress service providers.
• Consultation form, scheduling, email delivery, and communication providers.
• Analytics and performance providers, including Google and Automattic/Jetpack.
• Email and notification providers, including Brevo, when those features are used.
• Advertising and measurement providers, including Meta, when advertising tools are enabled.
• Professional advisers, regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when disclosure is reasonably necessary or legally required.

These providers may process information under their own terms and privacy policies. We may also disclose information in connection with a reorganization or transfer of the practice, subject to applicable confidentiality requirements.

Cookies, analytics & advertising

Relational Studio may use Google Site Kit, Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats, Meta business tools, and similar services to understand site traffic and measure outreach. These services may receive online identifiers and activity information and may connect that information with data they already hold.

Depending on where you live, some advertising or measurement activity may be considered “sharing,” “targeted advertising,” or “cross-context behavioral advertising” under applicable law.

Your controls

• Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Use any consent or preference controls displayed on the site.
• Adjust advertising preferences through Google and Meta account settings.
• Contact us to request that we address a privacy preference.

Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the website function. Browser-based “Do Not Track” signals are not interpreted consistently across the industry; where legally required and technically supported, we will honor recognized opt-out preference signals.

Clinical privacy & urgent needs

Information collected through this public website is different from a psychotherapy record. If you become a client, clinical information is handled under the practice’s informed-consent documents, recordkeeping policies, professional duties, and applicable health-privacy law.

Email, text messages, and ordinary website forms may not provide the same protections as a designated client portal. Please use the communication method Pablo provides for clinical matters once care begins.

Your privacy choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information; receive a copy; restrict or object to certain processing; or withdraw consent. You may also have the right to opt out of certain advertising-related disclosures.

To make a request, email pablo@pablotherapist.com. We may need to verify your identity. Some information may be retained when required for legal, licensing, safety, fraud-prevention, or professional reasons. You may appeal a decision by replying to our response and stating that you wish to appeal.

We do not knowingly collect personal information through this website from children under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may contact us.

Retention, security & links

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described here, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business and professional records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations. Retention periods vary with the type and context of the information.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No website, email, or online transmission can be guaranteed completely secure. The site may link to services operated by others; their privacy practices are governed by their own notices.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the website, services, or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top will show the latest revision. Material changes may also be highlighted on the site.

Contact

Questions or privacy requests may be directed to: