Important Info | Praxis Akrivos
INSURANCE COVERAGE
I am a registered psychotherapist,
and your insurance in Austria will cover some of the cost.
I will inform you further on that in our first session. If you are not a resident in Austria please ask me as some Insurances may cover part or all your therapy
IMPRESSUM & DATA PROTECTION
Dear Clients,
Protecting your personal data is important to me. According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I am obliged to inform you of the purpose, for which I collect, store, or share data in my practice. This Privacy Notice also informs you of your rights in terms of data protection.
1. Responsibility for data processing
The responsible person for the processing of data is: Patrick Akrivos
Address: Lascygasse 24/2/4 Wien, A-1170, Austria or, as the case may be, 14 Kondyli, 15122 Maroussi, Greece
Phone: +30-6945365528 / +43 681 84495428
E-mail: praxis.akrivos@gmail.com
2. Data processing purposes and data categories
Data processing will be performed in compliance with legal provisions, in order to perform the treatment contract between you and me as your psychotherapist, as well as to comply with relevant obligations.
To this end, I will process your personal data, including, without being limited to, your contact data, health data – including medical history, diagnoses, therapy suggestions, and findings. Processing of contact data is a prerequisite for your treatment. If the necessary information is not provided, careful treatment cannot be performed.
3. Recipients of your data
I will only transfer your personal data to third parties, if it is permitted by law or if you have provided your consent.
Recipients of your personal data are the associations PANTA RHEI (www.pantarhei-verein.at ) and VaP [Austrian association for ambulant psychotherapy] (www.vap.or.at) for the purpose of applying for subsidization or, as the case may be, forwarding to health insurance providers for a full refund for provided services. Apart from that, health insurance providers will also receive client data for a partial refund for provided services, in which case data is transmitted exclusively by clients themselves.
4. Storage of your data
I will keep your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to perform the treatment.
Due to legal provisions (duty of documentation according to the Austrian law on psychotherapists), I am obliged to keep such data for at least 10 years following the completion of treatment.
5. Your rights
You have the right to demand access to your personal data. You may also demand the rectification of inaccurate personal data.
Apart from that, you are entitled, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of personal data, to obtain restriction of processing of personal data, and you have the right to data portability.
Processing of your data will be in compliance with legal provisions. Your consent will only be required in exceptional cases. In such cases, you have the right to withdraw your consent for future processing.
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority for data protection, if you believe that processing of your personal data is not in compliance with the law.
The responsible person for the processing of data is: Patrick Akrivos
Address: Lascygasse 24/2/4 Wien, A-1170, Austria or, as the case may be, 14 Kondyli, 15122 Maroussi, Greece
Phone: +30-6945365528 / +43 681 84495428
E-mail: praxis.akrivos@gmail.com
2. Data processing purposes and data categories
Data processing will be performed in compliance with legal provisions, in order to perform the treatment contract between you and me as your psychotherapist, as well as to comply with relevant obligations.
To this end, I will process your personal data, including, without being limited to, your contact data, health data – including medical history, diagnoses, therapy suggestions, and findings. Processing of contact data is a prerequisite for your treatment. If the necessary information is not provided, careful treatment cannot be performed.
3. Recipients of your data
I will only transfer your personal data to third parties, if it is permitted by law or if you have provided your consent.
Recipients of your personal data are the associations PANTA RHEI (www.pantarhei-verein.at ) and VaP [Austrian association for ambulant psychotherapy] (www.vap.or.at) for the purpose of applying for subsidization or, as the case may be, forwarding to health insurance providers for a full refund for provided services. Apart from that, health insurance providers will also receive client data for a partial refund for provided services, in which case data is transmitted exclusively by clients themselves.
4. Storage of your data
I will keep your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to perform the treatment.
Due to legal provisions (duty of documentation according to the Austrian law on psychotherapists), I am obliged to keep such data for at least 10 years following the completion of treatment.
5. Your rights
You have the right to demand access to your personal data. You may also demand the rectification of inaccurate personal data.
Apart from that, you are entitled, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of personal data, to obtain restriction of processing of personal data, and you have the right to data portability.
Processing of your data will be in compliance with legal provisions. Your consent will only be required in exceptional cases. In such cases, you have the right to withdraw your consent for future processing.
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority for data protection, if you believe that processing of your personal data is not in compliance with the law.
6. Collection of general information when you visit my website
When you visit my website, information of a general nature may be automatically collected through cookies. Such information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, and the like. This exclusively refers to information that does not allow for any conclusions to be drawn as to you as an individual.
Such information is technically required, in order for websites to correctly deliver content requested by you, and this information is mandatory for using the internet. It is processed particularly for the following purposes:
Anonymous information of this nature may be analyzed by me for statistical reasons, with a view to optimizing my online presence and the technology behind it.
7. SSL encryption
For the protection of your data during transmission, I will use state-of-the-art encryption procedures (e.g. SSL) via HTTPS.
8. Use of Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps API to visually depict geographical information. When you use Google Maps, Google also collects, processes, and uses data regarding the usage of map functions by visitors. Further information on data processing by Google may be found in the Google Privacy Policy. There you may also change your personal privacy settings under Data and Privacy.
9. Third Party Websites
This website may provide links to other sites or resources on the Internet. These links are provided as a convenience only. I have no control over such sites and resources and am not responsible for and do not endorse such sites and resources. Access to any Third Party Website is at your own risk, and you acknowledge and understand that linked Third Party Websites may contain terms and privacy policies that are different from those on this website.
10. Disclaimer
The contents of this website have been prepared to the best of knowledge and with utmost care. Nevertheless, no guarantee or liability can be assumed for such information being accurate, up-to-date, or complete.
When you visit my website, information of a general nature may be automatically collected through cookies. Such information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, and the like. This exclusively refers to information that does not allow for any conclusions to be drawn as to you as an individual.
Such information is technically required, in order for websites to correctly deliver content requested by you, and this information is mandatory for using the internet. It is processed particularly for the following purposes:
- ensuring a smooth connection to my website,
- ensuring smooth usage of my website,
- evaluating system security and stability, as well as
- for other administrative purposes.
Anonymous information of this nature may be analyzed by me for statistical reasons, with a view to optimizing my online presence and the technology behind it.
7. SSL encryption
For the protection of your data during transmission, I will use state-of-the-art encryption procedures (e.g. SSL) via HTTPS.
8. Use of Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps API to visually depict geographical information. When you use Google Maps, Google also collects, processes, and uses data regarding the usage of map functions by visitors. Further information on data processing by Google may be found in the Google Privacy Policy. There you may also change your personal privacy settings under Data and Privacy.
9. Third Party Websites
This website may provide links to other sites or resources on the Internet. These links are provided as a convenience only. I have no control over such sites and resources and am not responsible for and do not endorse such sites and resources. Access to any Third Party Website is at your own risk, and you acknowledge and understand that linked Third Party Websites may contain terms and privacy policies that are different from those on this website.
10. Disclaimer
The contents of this website have been prepared to the best of knowledge and with utmost care. Nevertheless, no guarantee or liability can be assumed for such information being accurate, up-to-date, or complete.
SESSION INFORMATION
Here you will find some basic information regarding my sessions with clients.
If you have any questions or you need further clarification, please contact me.
Confidentiality
Psychotherapists are subject to statutory confidentiality. Everything that is discussed in the session stays in the room and is not shared with third parties.
Duration
A therapy session lasts 50 minutes and takes place weekly, except if otherwise agreed.
Depending on the goal of the therapy and the individual condition of the client, psychotherapy can take a different amount of time. Continuity is important to the process.
If you just want a consultation, a few hours may be enough.
Costs
The costs are determined by agreement.
You can apply for a partial refund from your health insurance company.
Psychotherapists are subject to statutory confidentiality. Everything that is discussed in the session stays in the room and is not shared with third parties.
Duration
A therapy session lasts 50 minutes and takes place weekly, except if otherwise agreed.
Depending on the goal of the therapy and the individual condition of the client, psychotherapy can take a different amount of time. Continuity is important to the process.
If you just want a consultation, a few hours may be enough.
Costs
The costs are determined by agreement.
You can apply for a partial refund from your health insurance company.
Cancellation policy
If you are unable to come to an agreed appointment, you can cancel at least 48 hours in advance, in which case you will not incur any costs. If you cancel within 48 hours before the appointment, you will have to pay for the lost hour.
Initial Session
In a non-binding initial consultation, you have the opportunity to clarify any question you may have and determine if you feel comfortable enough with me to start working together.
If you are unable to come to an agreed appointment, you can cancel at least 48 hours in advance, in which case you will not incur any costs. If you cancel within 48 hours before the appointment, you will have to pay for the lost hour.
Initial Session
In a non-binding initial consultation, you have the opportunity to clarify any question you may have and determine if you feel comfortable enough with me to start working together.
