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Terms of use

The entirety of this statement, from the beginning of this paragraph through the end of the section titled "Partnerships, associations, and affiliations" constitute the terms of use of this web site. By visiting and using this web site, you agree to these terms of use and assume all associated risks, foreseen or unforeseen. Furthermore, you agree that should any part of these terms of use be deemed illegal or unenforceable under current LA County, California state and/or United States federal law, you remain bound by the full remainder of the terms of use.

About my practice

I (John Drimmer, Psy.D.) am a doctoral level clinician, a psychotherapist and a coach. I am also a Psych Assistant registered in California PSB 31454, supervised by Dr Homa Mahmoudi PSY4635.

I specialize in positive psychology.

Disclaimers

I am not responsible for errors, omissions, changes due to security breaches, or any third-party content on this site. Business hours and any other posted schedules are subject to change without notice. All links are presented for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of any third-party site. You assume all risks involved with email (see "Email privacy and practices" below), including the possibility of interception, when sending electronic correspondence.

Privacy Policy

I understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality to visitors to this site. I never compile information about web site visitors into a mailing list or sell such information to any third party. The following sections detail how information about visitors is gathered and used, and describes some of the limitations to confidentiality inherent to using the internet.

Confidentiality

You have a fundamental right to confidentiality when contacting me regarding therapy services. Visiting a web site is not by nature a confidential act. While I do not keep personally identifiable information about web site visitors except those who choose to send it (in an email, for example, or though using the contact form), you are solely responsible for the protection of your browsing history. This is particularly important on computers with multiple users. For your protection, if you prefer others not know of your visit to this site, I recommend clearing your browser's history and cache, and fully exiting your browser application, when you are finished visiting this site.

Email privacy and practices

I never send unsolicited email, or sell or give away client or visitor email addresses. Ever. Use of email, including through the Contact Form that is part of the web site, is not confidential; by sending an email and/or asking me to respond to you via email, you acknowledge and accept any and all associated risks, including but not limited to the risk of email interception that occurs on the internet. My server is not an SSL-encrypted secure server. While I believe the risk of email interception is minimal, it does exist. The safest way to contact me in a manner that will protect your confidentiality is by telephone, at 310 499 5678

Links and forms on this website that prepare and/or send email are provided solely as a means of initially contacting me. Your communications with me via email, including responses from me via email if you have so allowed, do not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Such a relationship is not commenced until you have made a formal appointment for therapy, been thoroughly assessed, and completed and signed a treatment contract.

"Cookies"

"Cookies" are small pieces of data, stored on your computer, that allow a web site to keep track of who you are as you and others click through the site. Cookies are what allow web sites to have shopping carts, personalized preferences, and other information tailored to you. This web site uses cookies in the following ways (this may not be an all-inclusive list, but rather a set of examples of how cookies may be used):

* My web server uses cookies to collect aggregate information about site visitors. This information includes visitor operating system, browser type, referring site, page hits, and other associated technical information.
* When you click on a Buy It! link in a book review (or other partner/associate links), their server records that I was the referral source for your visit to them. Amazon uses this information to provide the Positive Psychology Center of LA, a small commission when you click through from my site to theirs and then make a purchase.
* If you accessed this site through an internet advertisement, cookies may be used to track which ad brought you to this site and whether you ultimately choose to contact me online. This information is stored and presented in aggregate form to determine the usefulness of my advertising, and cannot be used to track individual users.
* If you choose to use the online shopping cart, cookies are used to ensure your order is not confused with other orders.

Use of personal information

I do not store, collect, compile or sell any personally identifiable information about visitors to the web site. Personal information is only retained when you specifically request that such a record be made (using the web contact form, for example, or placing a product order). This web site uses cookies as noted above.

Partnerships, affiliations, and associations

I actively seek partnerships, affiliations and associations that will be beneficial to clients, potential clients, and other site visitors. These may be represented by advertisements or other external links on the web site. It is your responsibility to inform yourself regarding the privacy policies of any external sites you choose to visit, as they will likely differ from mine.

I use Google Checkout payment processing services for order processing. Visit google.com/checkout to view their privacy statement.

Limitation of liability

By using this web site, you are assuming all risks of such use, regardless of whether such risks could or could not have been reasonably foreseen. You accept full responsibility for the protection of your browsing history. You acknowledge and accept the risks of email as a contact method. Finally, you agree not to use the web site for purposes of harassment or spamming, and you agree not to attempt any modifications to the pages as presented. You accept any and all liability arising from your visit to this site.