Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18, 2026
Website: zakiyaakerele.com
Owner: Zakiya Akerele (“I,” “me,” “my”)

1) Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and share information when you visit zakiyaakerele.com, contact me, or request information through the website.

2) Information I collect

Information you choose to provide

• Name, email address, phone number (if you provide it)

• Messages you submit through a contact form or email

• Any other details you choose to share

Information collected automatically
When you browse the site, some information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address and general location (approximate)

• Browser type, device type, and operating system

• Pages you view and how you interact with the website

• Cookies or similar technologies (see “Cookies and analytics”)

3) How I use information

I use information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

• Provide information about my services, availability, or how to connect with me

• Maintain and improve the website

• Protect the website from spam, abuse, or security issues

4) Please do not send sensitive information through this website

This website is intended for general inquiries and informational purposes. Please do not submit sensitive personal, medical, or mental health information through website forms or standard email. If there is an appropriate next step, I will share the best way to communicate.

5) How information may be shared

I may share information:

• With service providers who help operate the website (for example: website hosting, contact form tools, scheduling tools, or email services)

• If required to comply with law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety

• In connection with a business transition (rare)

I do not sell your personal information.

6) Cookies and analytics

zakiyaakerele.com may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some tools may also offer their own opt-out options.

If applicable, analytics/tracking tools may include:

• [Google Analytics / Meta Pixel / other]

7) Third-party links and embedded tools

This website may include links to third-party websites or embedded features (for example: scheduling, videos, or social media). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

8) Data retention

I keep inquiry information only as long as needed to respond and for legitimate business purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9) Security

I take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through the website. However, no website or electronic transmission is completely secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive information through forms or email.

10) Your choices

You may contact me to request that I update or delete information you submitted through the website, subject to any legal obligations.

11) Children’s privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12) Updates to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

13) Contact

For privacy questions, contact:
Zakiya Akerele
Email: za@zakiyaakerele.com

Disclaimers & Important Notes (zakiyaakerele.com)

Professional status

I maintain this website to share information about my work and areas of interest as a therapy intern.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern/Associate-in-training practicing under clinical supervision in accordance with state requirements.

No therapy relationship created by this website

Visiting this website, reading content, or contacting me through this website does not create a therapist-client relationship. A professional relationship is established only through the appropriate intake process, informed consent, and confirmation of services through the setting where I am practicing.

Not for emergencies

This website and email are not monitored 24/7 and are not appropriate for emergencies.
If you are in immediate danger or in crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
In the U.S., you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

Please don’t share sensitive information

Please do not submit confidential or sensitive mental health/medical information through the website contact form or email. If there is an appropriate next step, I will share the best way to communicate.

Educational information only

Any information on this website is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis, treatment, or individualized clinical advice.

No guarantees

Outcomes vary based on individual circumstances. No specific results are guaranteed.

Third-party tools

If I use third-party tools for scheduling, forms, video, or analytics, those services may have their own terms and privacy policies.

Contact: za@zakiyaakerele.com