Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
Dr. Patricia Velkoff, PhD ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website and how it is used.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
When you use this website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Information you submit through our contact form
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
How Your Information Is Used
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
Respond to your inquiries
Contact you regarding appointments or services
Improve our website and services
Maintain website security
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Please Do Not Submit Sensitive Health Information
The contact form on this website is intended for appointment requests and general questions only.
Please do not submit confidential medical information, therapy details, diagnoses, insurance information, or other sensitive personal information through the website contact form.
These matters can be discussed during your appointment or through appropriate secure communication.
Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Analytics services such as Google Analytics may collect anonymous information about website traffic and usage.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect information collected through this website.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic data can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
HIPAA
Although Dr. Velkoff maintains the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards, this website is not intended to collect or transmit protected health information (PHI).
Existing clients with questions regarding medical records or protected health information should contact the office directly.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Patricia Velkoff, PhD
243 Church Street NW, Suite 300-A
Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: (703) 938-6100