Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 5, 2026
Last Updated: March 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D. ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at drvickiebhatia.com.

Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at drvickiebhatia@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide:

  • Name

  • Email address (e.g., when signing up for a newsletter, making a purchase, or contacting us)

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Referring URLs

  • Device type and operating system

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Cookie identifiers and usage data

We collect this automatic information through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill orders or service requests

  • Communicate with you about your purchases or inquiries

  • Send you updates, promotions, or newsletters (only if you have opted in)

  • Improve our website experience and content

  • Monitor and analyze usage trends through analytics tools

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Contractual necessity — to fulfill orders or service agreements

  • Legitimate interests — to improve our website and understand how visitors use it

  • Consent — for marketing emails or newsletter subscriptions, which you may withdraw at any time

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. This includes third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which collects anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly

  • Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behavior and improve our site

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

For more information on how Google Analytics handles your data, visit google.com/policies/privacy.

6. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for website performance analysis

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website, under strict confidentiality agreements

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly

  • Withdraw consent for any processing based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drvickiebhatia@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D.
Website: drvickiebhatia.com
Email: drvickiebhatia@gmail.com