Neurodivergent Therapists Last Updated: 8/17/26

1. Introduction

Neurodivergent Therapists (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website ndtherapists.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or submit an application to join our directory.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors in the European Union and United Kingdom, and other applicable U.S. state privacy laws.

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

2. Who We Are

Neurodivergent Therapists is a grassroots directory created and run by neurodivergent women with the goal of helping neurodivergent clients find neurodivergent therapists.

Contact Information: Amelia Slama, Founder Email: amelia@ameliaslama.com Mailing Address: 2607 Brookdale Ave, Parma, OH 44134

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

When you submit an application to join our directory, we collect the following information:

  • Full name and pronouns
  • Professional licensure type and license number(s)
  • Country and/or state(s) licensed in
  • Services offered and age groups served
  • Practice description, modalities, and areas of focus
  • Areas of lived experience as a neurodivergent provider
  • Payment types accepted and rates
  • Website URL
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Location for in-person services (if applicable)
  • Neurodivergent identity (self-identification)

When you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring URLs
  • Geographic location (country/region level)

We use Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights) and Google Fonts on this Site. These services may collect data about your visit. Please see Section 5 for more information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process your directory application — reviewing, vetting, and (if accepted) creating your public listing on our Site
  • To communicate with you — responding to inquiries, sending application status updates, and providing instructions for payment if accepted
  • To maintain and improve the Site — analyzing traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations — maintaining records as required by applicable law
  • To protect the integrity of the directory — verifying credentials and investigating complaints

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies are required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors use our Site. These cookies are only activated after you provide consent.

Google Fonts is used to display text on our Site. When Google Fonts loads, your browser may send your IP address to Google’s servers. We have configured our Site to block Google Fonts until you provide consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage Consent” link in the footer of our Site.

For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy].

6. How We Share Your Information

Public Directory Listings

If your application is accepted and you complete the joining process, certain information you provided in your application will be displayed publicly in our directory, including your name, credentials, services, specialties, location, payment information, website, and contact details. Please review your application carefully before submitting.

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to operate our Site, including:

  • Google Analytics — website analytics (Google LLC, USA)
  • Google Fonts — font display (Google LLC, USA)

These providers may process your data on our behalf. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

7. International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Site from the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or other regions with data protection laws, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

For EU/UK visitors, we rely on legitimate interests and consent as the legal basis for processing your personal data. Where we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure adequate protection in accordance with applicable law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at amelia@ameliaslama.com. You may also use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer of our Site.

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR/UK-GDPR)

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at amelia@ameliaslama.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Contact us at amelia@ameliaslama.com to make a request.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If your application is not accepted, we will retain your application data for a reasonable period in case of follow-up questions, then securely delete it. If you are listed in our directory and request removal, we will remove your public listing and delete your personal information within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Neurodivergent Therapists Amelia Slama, Founder Email: amelia@ameliaslama.com

This Privacy Policy was prepared to comply with applicable U.S. state privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA, and international privacy laws including GDPR (EU) and UK-GDPR.