Last updated: February 2026

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Your privacy is important to me.

This Privacy Policy explains how Emily Steier, Psychiatrist at Whole Heart Psychiatry, collects and protects personal information through this website, in accordance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 1981.

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1. Information Collected Through This Website​

When you use this website, the following information may be collected:

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Contact and Booking Information

• Full name

• Phone number

• Email address

• Appointment preferences

• Information you choose to share in your message

 

You are encouraged not to include detailed medical information in initial contact forms.

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Technical Information

Like most websites, basic technical data may be collected automatically through the Wix platform, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

 

This information is used for website functionality and security.

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2. How Your Information Is Used

Information submitted through this website is used only to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Provide psychiatric services

• Comply with legal and professional obligations

Your information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

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3. Sensitive Medical Information

As a psychiatry practice, medical and mental health information is considered sensitive under Israeli law.

Once treatment begins, all clinical information is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with professional and legal standards.

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4. Online Booking

If you use the online booking system:

• Your information is processed through Wix or an integrated scheduling platform.

• Wix acts as a service provider hosting website data.

• Reasonable security measures are implemented to protect your information.​

 

5. Tele-Psychiatry (If Provided)

If tele-psychiatry services are offered:

• Sessions are conducted using secure platforms.

• Sessions are not recorded without written consent.

• Patients are responsible for ensuring privacy in their own physical environment.

 

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained as long as required for:

• Clinical care

• Legal record-keeping requirements

• Professional regulatory obligations in Israel

 

7. Your Rights

Under Israeli law, you may request:

• Access to your personal information

• Correction of inaccurate information

Requests may be made via the contact details below.

 

8. Contact

Emily Steier
Licensed Psychiatrist
Jerusalem, Israel
Esteier@wholeheartpsychiatry.com