Privacy Policy
Effective date: 8/1/2026
This policy describes how Dixon Marriage and Family Therapy, a California professional corporation doing business as Morgan Dixon Therapy ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and shares personal information through this website.
Important note about health information: This policy covers information collected through our website only. Health information you share with us as a client in the course of therapy is protected health information governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA), available [here]. Please do not submit sensitive health information through this website's contact forms or by email.
Types of Information We Collect
The following describes the types of information we collect from you, how we use that information, and our interest in using it.
Contact and Inquiry Forms. If you contact us through this website, by email, or by phone to inquire about services, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. We have a legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry and communicating with you about our services.
Scheduling and Client Portal. If you schedule a consultation or become a client, we collect your name and contact information to provide services. Information collected through our client portal or electronic health record system is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Payments. If you pay for services, we collect your name, billing address, email address, phone number, and payment card information. We use your information to perform our contract to provide you with services. Payment card information is processed by our third-party payment processor and is not stored on this website.
Cookies and Website Analytics. We use only the cookies necessary for this website to operate. We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not participate in behavior-based or interest-based advertising. We have a legitimate interest in making our website operate efficiently.
Web Logs. Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically collects certain technical information, including browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address, referring website, and date/time stamps. We have a legitimate interest in monitoring the security and performance of our website.
Use and Processing of Information
In addition to the purposes described above, we use information in the following ways:
To respond to inquiries and provide services.
To schedule and manage appointments.
To process payments.
To maintain the security of our website.
For internal administrative purposes, including recordkeeping required by law.
Our collection and processing of your information is based in different contexts upon your consent, our need to perform a contract with you, our obligations under law, and/or our legitimate interest in operating our practice.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We disclose information only in the following situations:
Service Providers. We share information with service providers who help us operate our practice, such as our website host, electronic health record system, scheduling platform, and payment processor. These providers are permitted to use your information only to provide services to us, and where required, we maintain Business Associate Agreements with providers that handle health information.
Disclosures Required by Law. We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, warrants, or court orders, in connection with any legal process, or to comply with applicable law. We may also disclose information to establish or exercise our legal rights, to defend against a legal claim, or to protect the safety of any person as permitted or required by law.
Business Transitions. If our practice is acquired by or merged with another entity, or if we transfer our practice to another provider, client records will be handled in accordance with applicable law and professional ethical requirements, and we will provide notice as required.
With Your Consent. We will otherwise share your information with third parties only with your consent or written authorization.
Your Choices
Access to Your Personal Information. You may request access to the personal information we have about you by contacting us at the address below. Requests for access to clinical records are governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable California law.
Changes to Your Personal Information. We rely on you to update and correct your personal information. Contact us at the address below to update or correct information.
Deletion of Your Personal Information. You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at the address below. Please note that in many situations we must retain information to comply with our legal and professional obligations, including clinical recordkeeping requirements under California law.
Objection to Certain Processing. You may object to our use of your personal information by contacting us at the address below.
Online Tracking. We do not currently respond to automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, such as "Do Not Track" instructions; however, as noted above, we do not use advertising or cross-site tracking technologies.
How We Protect Personal Information
No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure. While we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information. In the event that we are required by law to inform you of a breach of your personal information, we may notify you electronically, in writing, or by telephone, as permitted by law.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may request details regarding whether and how their personal information is shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. If you are a California resident and would like to make a request or exercise other rights available under California law, please contact us at hello@morgan-dixon.com.
Children's Privacy
We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through this website. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at hello@morgan-dixon.com so that we can take appropriate action.
Users Outside the United States
Our services are provided in California, and this website is operated in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that information you provide will be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those of your country. By providing your information, you consent to this processing.
Third-Party Websites
We have no control over the privacy practices of websites or applications that we do not own, including any sites we may link to.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. To the extent that our policy changes in a material way, the policy in place at the time you submitted personal information will generally govern that information unless we receive your consent to the new policy. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us: Dixon Marriage and Family Therapy (dba Morgan Dixon Therapy) 1492 West Colorado, Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91101, hello@morgan-dixon.com