PRIVACY POLICY

Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, and its associated subdomains (collectively, our “Service”) alongside our application, Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy. By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

Information automatically collected

There is some information like your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our platform. This information may be used to connect your computer to the Internet. Other information collected automatically could be a login, e-mail address, password, computer and connection information such as browser plug-in types and versions and time zone setting, operating systems and platforms, purchase history, (we sometimes aggregate with similar information from other Users), the full Uniform Resource Locator (URL) clickstream to, through and from our website that may include date and time; cookie number; parts of the site you viewed or searched for; and the phone number you used to call our Customer Services. We may also use browser data such as cookies, Flash cookies (also known as Flash Local Shared Objects) or similar data on certain parts of our website for fraud prevention and other purposes. During your visits, we may use software tools such as JavaScript to measure and collect session information including page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page. We may also collect technical information to help us identify your device for fraud prevention and diagnostic purposes. We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the platform. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about who and when you use our and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our platform, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes

Sale of Business

We reserve the right to transfer information to a third party in the event of a sale, merger or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy or any of its Corporate Affiliates (as defined herein), or that portion of Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy or any of its Corporate Affiliates to which the Service relates, or in the event that we discontinue our business or file a petition or have filed against us a petition in bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding, provided that the third party agrees to adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Affiliates

We may disclose information (including personal information) about you to our Corporate Affiliates. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Corporate Affiliate" means any person or entity which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy, whether by ownership or otherwise. Any information relating to you that we provide to our Corporate Affiliates will be treated by those Corporate Affiliates in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada without regard to its conflict of laws provision. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in connection with any action or dispute arising between the parties under or in connection with this Privacy Policy except for those individuals who may have rights to make claims under Privacy Shield, or the Swiss-US framework. The laws of Canada, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Agreement and your use of the website. Your use of the website may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws. By using Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy or contacting us directly, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you should not engage with our website, or use our services. Continued use of the website, direct engagement with us, or following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy that do not significantly affect the use or disclosure of your personal information will mean that you accept those changes.

Links to Other Websites

This Privacy Policy applies only to the Services. The Services may contain links to other websites not operated or controlled by Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or opinions expressed in such websites, and such websites are not investigated, monitored or checked for accuracy or completeness by us. Please remember that when you use a link to go from the Services to another website, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other website, including those that have a link on our platform, is subject to that website’s own rules and policies. Such third parties may use their own cookies or other methods to collect information about you.

Cookies

Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy uses "Cookies" to identify the areas of our website that you have visited. A Cookie is a small piece of data stored on your computer or mobile device by your web browser. We use Cookies to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality like videos may become unavailable or you would be required to enter your login details every time you visit the website as we would not be able to remember that you had logged in previously. Most web browsers can be set to disable the use of Cookies. However, if you disable Cookies, you may not be able to access functionality on our website correctly or at all. We never place Personally Identifiable Information in Cookies.

Blocking and disabling cookies and similar technologies

Wherever you're located you may also set your browser to block cookies and similar technologies, but this action may block our essential cookies and prevent our website from functioning properly, and you may not be able to fully utilize all of its features and services. You should also be aware that you may also lose some saved information (e.g. saved login details, site preferences) if you block cookies on your browser. Different browsers make different controls available to you. Disabling a cookie or category of cookie does not delete the cookie from your browser, you will need to do this yourself from within your browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.

Kids' Privacy

We do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers. Changes To Our Privacy Policy

Changes To Our Privacy Policy

We may change our Service and policies, and we may need to make changes to this Privacy Policy so that they accurately reflect our Service and policies. Unless otherwise required by law, we will notify you (for example, through our Service) before we make changes to this Privacy Policy and give you an opportunity to review them before they go into effect. Then, if you continue to use the Service, you will be bound by the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not want to agree to this or any updated Privacy Policy, you can delete your account.

Third-Party Services

We may display, include or make available third-party content (including data, information, applications and other products services) or provide links to third-party websites or services ("Third- Party Services"). You acknowledge and agree that Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy shall not be responsible for any Third-Party Services, including their accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality or any other aspect thereof. Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy does not assume and shall not have any liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity for any Third-Party Services. Third-Party Services and links thereto are provided solely as a convenience to you and you access and use them entirely at your own risk and subject to such third parties' terms and conditions.

Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 28th, 2025

Welcome to the website of Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website (www.jimsquire.org), you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of This Website

The content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely on the information presented here as a replacement for therapy or mental health care from a licensed provider.

2. No Crisis Support

This website is not monitored 24/7 and is not intended for use in emergencies or crisis situations.
If you are in crisis, please call 911 or contact a local mental health crisis line such as Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566.

3. Privacy and Confidentiality

While we take your privacy seriously, contacting us through the website or email does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal or clinical information through unsecured contact forms or email.

Once therapy begins, confidentiality and privacy are protected under Ontario’s health privacy legislation (PHIPA), and further details will be provided in our client consent forms.

4. Online Booking and Communication

We may offer the ability to request or schedule appointments online. Submission of a booking request does not guarantee an appointment. We reserve the right to accept or decline new clients based on clinical appropriateness and availability.

5. Limitation of Liability

Use of this website is at your own risk. Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy does not guarantee that the site will be free from errors, interruptions, or viruses. We disclaim all liability for any direct or indirect loss resulting from use or inability to use the site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites for informational purposes (e.g., crisis support lines, regulatory colleges, resources). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, and logos, is the property of Jim Squire & Associates Psychotherapy unless otherwise noted. It may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without prior written permission.

8. Modifications

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Toronto, Ontario