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“If there is free flow, there is no pain; if there is pain, there is lack of free flow.”
– Maxim of Chinese medicine

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Introduction

Finding Balance Clinic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website findingbalanceclinic.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our Site, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Appointment Information: Preferred appointment times, reason for visit
  • Communication Information: Messages you send through contact forms or email
  • Health Information: Any health-related information you choose to share through forms (note: our forms are not HIPAA-compliant; please do not share detailed health information through website forms)

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected, including:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies

How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

1. WPForms (Contact Forms)

Our contact and appointment request forms are powered by WPForms. Information you submit through these forms is stored on our website server and may be sent to our email.

2. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information.

Learn more about Google Analytics privacy practices

3. Google Site Kit

We use Google Site Kit to manage and monitor our website’s performance and search presence. This integrates with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other Google services.

4. Wordfence (Security)

We use Wordfence to protect our website from malicious activity. Wordfence may collect IP addresses, browser information, and other data to identify and block security threats.

Learn more about Wordfence privacy practices

5. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions and respond to appointment requests
  • Improve Our Site: Understand how visitors use our Site and improve user experience
  • Send Communications: Send appointment confirmations, practice updates, or newsletters (with your consent)
  • Maintain Security: Protect our Site from malicious activity and security threats
  • Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements
  • Analyze and Improve Services: Understand trends and improve our services

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, including:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized data)
  • WPForms: For form processing and storage
  • Wordfence: For security monitoring
  • Web Hosting Provider: For website hosting and data storage
  • Email Service Provider: For sending communications

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activity
  • Protect the safety of our patients, staff, or public

Business Transfers

If our practice is acquired, merged, or undergoes a business transition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Professional organizations
  • Health resources
  • Partner practitioners
  • Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics) Security Cookies: Protect against malicious activity (Wordfence)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality.

Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by:

  • Clicking “unsubscribe” in any email we send
  • Contacting us directly at the information below

Do Not Track

Some browsers support “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through cookie settings and opt-out mechanisms described above.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

  • Wordfence Security: Real-time threat detection and firewall protection
  • Secure Hosting: Website hosted on secure servers
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
  • Regular Updates: Keeping software and security measures up to date

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained until inquiry is resolved, then archived or deleted
  • Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
  • Security Logs: Retained as needed for security purposes

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and we operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Material Changes: If we make material changes to how we handle personal information, we will notify you by email (if you have provided an email address) or by posting a prominent notice on our Site.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Health Information Privacy (HIPAA Notice)

Important: This website and its forms are NOT HIPAA-compliant and should not be used to transmit detailed protected health information (PHI).

  • For New Patients: Use our contact form for general appointment requests only. Detailed health information will be collected during your in-person consultation using HIPAA-compliant intake forms.
  • For Current Patients: Do not send detailed health information via website forms or email. Contact the office directly by phone at (201) 424-3059 for health-related questions.
  • HIPAA Compliance: All protected health information collected during your treatment is protected under HIPAA and maintained according to federal privacy regulations. A separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to all patients at their first appointment.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Finding Balance Clinic
Barry Danielian, MSTOM, L.Ac
19 W 45th St, Suite 501
New York, NY 10036

Phone: (201) 424-3059
Contact
Website: https://findingbalanceclinic.com

Consent

By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.