Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/01/2025
Welcome to Dr. Shama Rasheed, M.D. – Forensic Psychiatry Services ("we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.drshamaforensicmd.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide to Us We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when:
• You fill out a contact or inquiry form
• You subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• You reach out to us via email
This information may include:
• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any other information you voluntarily submit
Automatically Collected Information When you visit our Site, the technology partners we utilize may automatically collect certain information through cookies or similar tracking technologies: cookies, IP address, browser type, pages visit, device, date and time of visit. This information is used for analytical and security purposes to improve your experience on the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Schedule consultations or appointments
• Provide updates about our services
• Improve our website and user experience
• Maintain internal records
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
• Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., web hosting, email systems), under confidentiality agreements
• Legal authorities, if required to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights
4. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or other technologies to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect some functionality of the Site.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. You provide information at your own risk.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@drshamaforensicmd.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services and website are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18 years of age.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Dr. Shama Rasheed, M.D.
Email: office@drshamaforensicmd.com
Phone: 1-800-944-9102
Website: www.drshamaforensicmd.com