Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 10, 2026
Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Elyssa Kaden, Speech-Language Pathologist PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit the CommuniKaden Kids website (the "Site"), contact us, or interact with our online services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website and related online services, including contact forms, scheduling requests, downloadable resources, and email communications. It does not replace or modify any separate privacy notices or consent forms that may apply if you become a client.

Who We Are

CommuniKaden Kids is owned and operated by Elyssa Kaden, Speech-Language Pathologist PLLC.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Elyssa Kaden, Speech-Language Pathologist PLLC
CommuniKaden Kids

Email: elyssa@communikadenkids.com

Phone: 516-457-7011

Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

When you complete a contact form, request information, schedule a consultation,

download a resource, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide information such as:

First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Child's name
Child's age
General concerns or reason for your inquiry
Preferred appointment availability
Any additional information you choose to include in your message

Please do not submit sensitive medical or health information through the website contact form unless the form specifically states that it is secure and intended for that purpose.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
Referring websites
Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address

This information is generally collected through cookies and similar technologies. Please see the Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies section below for additional information.

Downloadable Resources & Email Sign-Ups

Some educational resources may require you to provide your name and email address before they can be accessed. We use this information only as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you request a downloadable guide, checklist, handout, webinar, newsletter, or other educational resource, we may collect:

Your name
Email address
Information you voluntarily provide through the sign-up form

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through this website to:

Respond to your questions and inquiries
Schedule consultations and communicate regarding appointments
Provide requested resources, downloads, or educational materials
Send newsletters, educational content, practice updates, and other communications you have requested
Improve our website, content, and user experience
Better understand how visitors use our website through analytics
Maintain website security and prevent fraud
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

You may unsubscribe from marketing or educational emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Clinical Services vs. Website Communications

We provide pediatric speech-language pathology services that may be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

However, this website, its contact forms, and general email communications are not intended for urgent communications or the transmission of sensitive health information. Information submitted through the Site may not be treated as Protected Health Information (PHI) until it becomes part of your child's clinical record.

If you become an established client, you will receive separate intake forms, consent documents, and privacy information describing how your child's health information is collected, used, and protected throughout the course of evaluation and treatment.

Do not use this website for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our website and business, including website hosting providers, email service providers, analytics services, payment processors, scheduling platforms, video conferencing providers (such as Zoom), and other technology providers that assist us in delivering our services.

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations or legal process
Protect the rights, safety, or security of our practice or others
Prevent fraud or investigate security concerns
Enforce our Terms of Use

With Your Permission

We may share information with other professionals involved in your child's care only when you authorize us to do so or when otherwise permitted or required by law.

Cookies, Analytics & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help provide a better browsing experience, improve website performance, and understand how visitors interact with our Site.

Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We may use cookies to:

Help our website function properly
Remember certain preferences
Understand how visitors use our website
Improve website performance and user experience

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the Site.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
Browser and device information
Approximate geographic location
How visitors arrived at our website

Google and other analytics providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Zoom & Third-Party Services

If you schedule or participate in a virtual consultation or therapy session, we may use Zoom or other secure third-party service providers.

These providers may process limited information necessary to facilitate virtual meetings, such as:

Your name
Email address
Meeting date and time
Technical information related to your connection

Your use of these third-party platforms is also subject to their own privacy policies and terms of service.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information collected through our website from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or alteration.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe information you submitted through our website has been compromised, please contact us promptly.

Data Retention

We retain information collected through our website only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Respond to your inquiries
Provide requested services or resources
Maintain business records
Comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce our policies

If you become a client, your clinical records will be maintained separately in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and any applicable HIPAA requirements.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

Request access to the personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions
Opt out of certain marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may request information necessary to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

We do not sell your personal information.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We provide this website for parents, legal guardians, caregivers, educators, and other adults seeking information about pediatric speech-language pathology services. This website is not intended for use by children.

Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through this website.

Information about your child (such as your child's name, age, or developmental concerns) is provided voluntarily by you, the parent or legal guardian, for the purpose of requesting information, scheduling services, or communicating with us.

If we become aware that personal information has been submitted directly by a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information directly through this website, please contact us so we can investigate and, if appropriate, remove the information.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Your continued use of this website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Elyssa Kaden, Speech-Language Pathologist PLLC
CommuniKaden Kids

Email: elyssa@communikadenkids.com

Phone: 516-457-7011