Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Shana Marie (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit shanamarie.ca or engage with A New Way.

Who I Am

I am Shana Marie, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) practising in Ontario, Canada. This website is operated by me as a sole proprietor. I am committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits my website, joins my newsletter, or reaches out to me.

The Information I Collect

I collect personal information only when you choose to share it with me, and certain technical information automatically when you browse the site.

Information you give me directly:

• Your name and email address when you join my newsletter or subscribe to A New Way on Substack
• Your name, email, and any message content when you use the contact form to reach out
• Any information you choose to share when booking or enquiring about a session

Information collected automatically:

• Basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device, and how you navigate the site, collected through my website platform (Kajabi) and any analytics tools
• Cookies and similar technologies that help the site function and help me understand how visitors use it

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
• Send you newsletter content and updates if you have subscribed
• Understand how the website is used so I can improve it
• Meet my professional, legal, and regulatory obligations as a Registered Psychotherapist

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.

How Your Information Is Shared

I only share your information with trusted service providers who help me run my website and communications — such as my website platform, email and newsletter tools, and payment processors for any future products or services. These providers only access what they need to perform their function, and are expected to keep your information secure.

I may also disclose information if required to do so by law, or where necessary to meet my regulatory obligations as a health professional.

A Note on Therapy and Confidentiality

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of this website only. Any personal health information shared within an actual therapeutic relationship is governed separately by the professional, ethical, and legal standards that apply to Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario, including the relevant health privacy legislation. Browsing this website or contacting me through it does not create a therapist–client relationship.

Cookies

My website uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to help the site function and to understand how it is used. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.

Your Rights

As a Canadian resident, you have the right to access the personal information I hold about you, to ask that it be corrected, and to withdraw your consent to receiving communications at any time. You can unsubscribe from my newsletter using the link in any email, or reach out to me directly with any privacy request.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.