Last Updated: October 2025
At Dr. Meriah Ward, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, your privacy and confidentiality are essential parts of ethical, trauma-informed care.
This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when you visit this website or contact the practice.
1. Information Collected
When you interact with this website or submit a form, the following information may be collected:
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Personal details you voluntarily provide – such as your name, email address, and phone number.
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Form messages – information you share through contact or inquiry forms.
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Technical data – browser type, IP address, and usage statistics collected automatically through standard analytics tools.
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Cookies – small data files used to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
2. How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used only to:
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Respond to inquiries and appointment requests.
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Provide requested information about psychiatric or psychotherapy services.
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Improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
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Maintain accurate records consistent with professional standards.
Your information will never be sold, rented, or shared with third-party marketers.
3. Email and Electronic Communication
Email communication with Dr. Meriah Ward is intended for scheduling or administrative purposes only.
Please do not include sensitive personal or medical information via email or online forms.
All telehealth sessions occur through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms; this website does not host patient health records.
4. Data Storage and Protection
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Information submitted through website forms is transmitted via encrypted SSL connection.
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Administrative access to this website is password-protected and limited to authorized personnel.
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Any stored messages or contact details are deleted once no longer needed for communication or scheduling.
While every effort is made to protect your data, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100 % secure.
5. Third-Party Services
This site may use trusted third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Flodesk, or Calendly (if implemented).
These services have their own privacy policies and handle data in compliance with applicable laws.
Links to external sites are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement; please review their privacy practices separately.
6. Client Confidentiality
If you become a client, your health information is protected under HIPAA and other state confidentiality laws.
Clinical records are stored securely within a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record (EHR) platform and are not connected to this website.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
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Withdraw consent for electronic communication.
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Request a copy of information you have provided.
To exercise these rights, please email mpreavis@gmail.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13.
If information from a minor is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted promptly upon discovery.
9. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect new legal requirements or website changes.
The revised date above indicates the latest version.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Dr. Meriah Ward, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
📍 1350 Columbia St Unit 800, San Diego, CA 92101
📧 mpreavis@gmail.com
📞 (619) 940-5022