Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Empowering Growth and Healing Therapy
Effective Date: January 26, 2025
At Empowering Growth and Healing Therapy, I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit this website.
1. Information We Collect
I may collect personal information when you visit this website, including but not limited to:
Personal Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you provide through my contact forms or booking system.
Health Information: If you choose to share information related to therapy, mental health concerns, or medical history via my intake forms or during consultations.
Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the website.
2. How We Use Your Information
I use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide you with therapy services, consultations, or support.
To respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, and provide customer service.
To improve my website functionality and user experience.
To comply with legal and ethical obligations related to healthcare and patient confidentiality.
3. How We Protect Your Information
I take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include the use of encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to sensitive data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, I may disclose your information under the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: I may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website or providing services (e.g., appointment scheduling software, email marketing platforms). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
Legal Compliance: I may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to subpoenas, legal requests, and safety concerns.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My website may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These tools help me analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movements, and gather demographic information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights and Choices
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access and Correction: You can request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us directly.
7. Third-Party Links
My website may contain links to external websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which I encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
My services are not intended for minors under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If I become aware that I have collected information from a child under the age of 18, I will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check this page periodically for updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please contact me at:
Elizabeth Pieper
Empowering Growth and Healing Therapy
liz_pieper@onelifecounselingservices.com
415-802-2309