Privacy Policies

Effective Date: August 3, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website and related communication tools. By visiting this website or submitting information via the contact form, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information Collected

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

  • Identifying information such as your name and email address, if submitted through the contact form

  • Any personal message you choose to include in the contact form

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (automatically collected through Squarespace's built-in analytics)

This website does not collect or store clinical, health, or protected health information (PHI).

2. Method of Collection

Information is collected in two primary ways:

  • Voluntarily Provided Data: Information you choose to share via the contact form.

  • Automatically Collected Data: Non-personal technical data gathered via cookies or similar technologies used by the hosting platform (Squarespace).

3. Purpose of Data Use

Collected information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form

  • To facilitate initial consultation and scheduling

  • To analyze and improve website functionality and user experience

Personal information is not sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

The website is secured via HTTPS encryption and hosted by Squarespace. While initial contact information may be received via email, clinical services and ongoing communication are conducted through HIPAA-compliant platforms, including:

  • SimplePractice for scheduling, intake forms, telehealth sessions, and secure messaging

  • Zoom for Healthcare (HIPAA-compliant) for video sessions

  • Gmail via Google Workspace (HIPAA-compliant) for email correspondence

Although email is encrypted and secure within these systems, it is not intended for the exchange of sensitive clinical information. Clients are encouraged to use the SimplePractice portal for confidential communication.

5. Use of Cookies

This website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather aggregate website usage data. No personal health information is collected through cookies.

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.

6. Client Rights

Depending on applicable privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data held about you

  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information

  • File a complaint with a data protection authority if your privacy rights are violated

Requests regarding your personal data can be submitted via the contact information listed below.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms. This practice is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in practice, technology, or legal requirements. The effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version of this policy.

9. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Therese Soco, LMFT
Email: tsocolmft@gmail.com
Practice Location: Services are provided via telehealth only