Who We Are

Dr. Lynn Margolies’ website address is: https://www.drlynnmargolies.com/.

Cookies

Google Analytics relies on cookies to recognize returning visitors and to generate aggregate statistics about Site usage. These cookies may remain on a visitor’s device for a set period (for example, up to two years for certain Analytics cookies), unless deleted earlier by the visitor.

Visitors can control or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies may affect the precision of usage statistics but should not prevent basic access to the Site’s content.

For detailed information about how Google uses cookies and related technologies, visitors may review Google’s own documentation and policies (for example, Google’s “How Google uses cookies” and other privacy materials).

Third-Party Links & Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include third-party links and embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Information Collection

The Website does not intentionally collect names, email addresses, or other contact details.

What Information Is Collected

The only data collected through the Website is usage information via Google Analytics (“GA”). Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (and, where applicable, its affiliates) that uses cookies and similar technologies to help website owners understand how visitors interact with their sites.

Through Google Analytics, the Site may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and the order in which they are viewed
• The date and time of visits
• Referring website or link (how a visitor arrived at the Site)
• Approximate geographic location (e.g., country or city)
• Device and browser information (e.g., browser type, operating system, screen resolution, language)
• Basic technical data such as anonymized IP-related information and identifiers generated by Google Analytics (e.g., client IDs, event data)

The Site does not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors by name, and it does not combine Analytics data with any clinical or patient records.

The Site does not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors by name, and it does not combine Analytics data with any clinical or patient records.

How Long Google Analytics Retains Your Data

Analytics data is stored and retained within the Google Analytics platform according to the retention settings configured for the property, which may set retention periods (for example, a number of months) before older event-level data is automatically deleted or aggregated.

Within the Site’s own systems, the operator primarily relies on aggregated reports (e.g., page view counts, traffic summaries) rather than raw, individually logged data. Aggregated reports may be retained for longer periods to support long-term understanding of how the Site is used.

Retention periods may be adjusted from time to time to reflect legal requirements, technical needs, or best practices.

Data Security

The Site uses standard technical and organizational measures designed to help protect information processed through the Site, such as:

• Use of reputable hosting providers and basic server security configurations
• Use of secure protocols (HTTPS) where configured by the hosting environment
• Limited administrative access to the Site’s backend

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While reasonable measures are taken to protect data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Rights Over Your Data (See Google Analytics Privacy Policy)

Because the Site itself holds only limited, primarily aggregated analytics data in identifiable form, many of these rights will be exercised through Google, as provider of Google Analytics, or through browser-level controls (e.g., deleting cookies, using “Do Not Track” settings, or installing Google’s browser opt-out add-on where available).

Visitors who wish to exercise data rights specifically in relation to Google Analytics data are encouraged to review Google’s own privacy tools and instructions.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the Website’s practices, technologies, legal requirements, or guidance related to analytics and cookies.

When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the Website after a revised Policy is posted will signify acknowledgment of the updated terms.

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Important

This privacy policy was generated with the assistance of AI based on the information you provided about the website. I am not a lawyer and cannot guarantee that it is legally complete or fully compliant with any specific laws or regulations. I strongly recommend that you have this policy reviewed and, if necessary, revised by a qualified legal professional before relying on it.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the website operated by Dr. Lynn Margolies (the “Site”) collects, uses, and protects information when individuals visit and use the Site.

The Site is intended as an informational resource only. It does not provide telehealth services through the website itself and does not include online appointment booking, patient portals, or contact forms.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to information collected through the Site located at www.drlynnmargolies.com and any related pages that link to this Policy.

It does not govern information that may be exchanged with Dr. Margolies offline, by telephone, in person, or through clinical services, which are handled separately under professional and legal obligations applicable to clinical practice.

2. Information Collected

2.1 Information provided directly by visitors

The Site does not intentionally collect names, email addresses, or other contact details directly.

If visitors choose to contact Dr. Margolies using contact information displayed on the Site (for example, by phone or external email links), any information shared in those communications is handled outside the Site’s technical systems and is not stored by the Site’s code or databases.

2.2 Information collected automatically (Google Analytics)

The only data collected through the Site itself is usage information via Google Analytics (“GA”). Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (and, where applicable, its affiliates) that uses cookies and similar technologies to help website owners understand how visitors interact with their sites.

Through Google Analytics, the Site may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and the order in which they are viewed
• The date and time of visits
• Referring website or link (how a visitor arrived at the Site)
• Approximate geographic location (e.g., country or city)
• Device and browser information (e.g., browser type, operating system, screen resolution, language)
• Basic technical data such as anonymized IP-related information and identifiers generated by Google Analytics (e.g., client IDs, event data)

The Site does not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors by name, and it does not combine Analytics data with any clinical or patient records.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Google Analytics relies on cookies to recognize returning visitors and to generate aggregate statistics about Site usage. These cookies may remain on a visitor’s device for a set period (for example, up to two years for certain Analytics cookies), unless deleted earlier by the visitor.

Visitors can control or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies may affect the precision of usage statistics but should not prevent basic access to the Site’s content.

For detailed information about how Google uses cookies and related technologies, visitors may review Google’s own documentation and policies (for example, Google’s “How Google uses cookies” and other privacy materials).

4. How Collected Information Is Used

The Site’s operator (Dr. Margolies and any technical service providers assisting her) uses analytics information primarily to:

• Monitor traffic, usage patterns, and general performance of the Site
• Understand which pages and topics receive more interest
• Maintain and improve the content, structure, and user experience of the Site
• Identify and resolve technical issues such as broken links or pages that fail to load

All analysis is performed at an aggregate, statistical level; the focus is on overall patterns and trends rather than individual visitor behavior.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Privacy laws vary by jurisdiction. For visitors in locations such as the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and other regions with similar regulations, the processing of analytics data may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: In jurisdictions where cookies or similar technologies used for analytics require prior consent, the Site may rely on visitor consent to set Google Analytics cookies, where implemented.
• Legitimate Interests: In some contexts, basic analytics may be processed based on the legitimate interest in understanding how the Site is used and improving its content, provided such interests are not overridden by visitors’ privacy rights and expectations.

Visitors should consult any cookie banner or regional notice that may appear when accessing the Site from certain locations, as that notice can provide additional region-specific information.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

The Site does not sell visitors’ personal information.

Analytics data is shared with Google in order to provide Google Analytics services. Google may process this information on servers located in the United States or other countries and may use it to provide, maintain, and improve Google Analytics and related services, as described in Google’s own privacy and data protection documentation.

Other than Google Analytics and standard web hosting/service providers (such as the hosting company or content delivery network that serves the Site), information derived from analytics is not shared with third parties except:

• When required by law, court order, or other legal process
• When necessary to investigate or respond to suspected misuse, security incidents, or to protect the rights and safety of visitors or others

Any such sharing is limited to what is reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

7. External Links

The Site contains links to articles, books, tools, and other resources hosted on external websites and services (including publishers, bookstores, informational resources, and third-party tools).

These external sites are not controlled by Dr. Margolies, and their privacy practices may differ. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services they access through links on the Site. The Site is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data is stored and retained within the Google Analytics platform according to the retention settings configured for the property, which may set retention periods (for example, a number of months) before older event-level data is automatically deleted or aggregated.

Within the Site’s own systems, the operator primarily relies on aggregated reports (e.g., page view counts, traffic summaries) rather than raw, individually logged data. Aggregated reports may be retained for longer periods to support long-term understanding of how the Site is used.

Retention periods may be adjusted from time to time to reflect legal requirements, technical needs, or best practices.

9. Data Security

The Site uses standard technical and organizational measures designed to help protect information processed through the Site, such as:

• Use of reputable hosting providers and basic server security configurations
• Use of secure protocols (HTTPS) where configured by the hosting environment
• Limited administrative access to the Site’s backend

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While reasonable measures are taken to protect data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. International Data Transfers

Because Google Analytics and certain hosting or service providers may operate globally, analytics-related information may be processed in countries other than the one from which a visitor accesses the Site, including the United States.

Where applicable, these transfers occur under Google’s and the hosting providers’ own legal frameworks and safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms described in their public policies). Visitors concerned about cross-border transfers should consult Google’s official privacy and data documentation for additional detail.

11. Rights of Visitors

Depending on applicable law, visitors may have certain rights regarding their personal data, such as:

• The right to request access to information that relates to them
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion or restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• The right to object to certain processing
• The right to withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent

Because the Site itself holds only limited, primarily aggregated analytics data in identifiable form, many of these rights will be exercised through Google, as provider of Google Analytics, or through browser-level controls (e.g., deleting cookies, using “Do Not Track” settings, or installing Google’s browser opt-out add-on where available).

Visitors who wish to exercise data rights specifically in relation to Google Analytics data are encouraged to review Google’s own privacy tools and instructions.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for general audiences and is not designed for or directed toward children under the age of 13. It does not knowingly collect personal information from children through online forms or account registration, as those features are not present.

Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information in connection with the Site are encouraged to contact the operator using the details below so that appropriate steps can be taken if necessary.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the Site’s practices, technologies, legal requirements, or guidance related to analytics and cookies.

When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the Site after a revised Policy is posted will signify acknowledgment of the updated terms.

14. Contact Information

Questions about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of the Site may be directed to Dr. Lynn Margolies using the contact details provided on the Site or through her professional practice information.

15. No Legal or Medical Advice

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and reflects the current operation of the Site. It is not legal or medical advice. Individuals or organizations seeking legal guidance on compliance with privacy laws (including, without limitation, U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, or other regulations) should consult qualified legal counsel.