Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
This California Privacy Act Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and applies to residents of California in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
In the past 12 months we have collected the following categories of personal information through our website: identifiers including name, email address, and phone number submitted through contact and appointment request forms; internet activity information including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and website usage data collected through analytics tools.
We do not collect sensitive personal information or protected health information (PHI) through this website. PHI collected during therapy is governed by our HIPAA Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information solely to respond to therapy inquiries, schedule consultations, and improve our website. We do not use your information for advertising or retargeting purposes.
3. How We Share Your Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers necessary to operate our website. We do not share mental health or contact information with advertisers.
4. Your Rights Under CPRA
As a California resident you have the following rights:
4.1 Right to Know — You may request information about the personal data we have collected about you.
4.2 Right to Delete — You may request deletion of your personal information subject to certain exceptions.
4.3 Right to Correct — You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
4.4 Right to Data Portability — You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
4.5 Right to Opt Out — You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
4.6 Right to Limit Sensitive Data Use — We do not collect sensitive personal information through our website.
4.7 Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
4.8 Global Privacy Control — We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request.
5. How to Submit a Privacy Request
Phone: (714) 292-4839
Email: cwells@socal.rr.com
Opt-out Preferences: https://carlwellstherapist.com/opt-out-preferences/
We will respond within 45 days.
6. Contact Us
Carl Wells, PhD
16168 Beach Blvd, Suite 241
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (714) 292-4839
Email: cwells@socal.rr.com
Website: carlwellstherapist.com