Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or choose to get in touch. This website is operated by Ali Tipton, LCSW.
Information Collected Through This Website
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact the practice through this website, schedule a consultation, or submit a form, you may choose to share:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Brief information about what you are seeking support for
You are not required to share more information than you feel comfortable providing.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, this site may automatically collect limited, non-identifying information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
This information helps improve website performance and user experience. It does not identify you personally.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Schedule consultations or services
- Provide information about therapy services
- Improve website functionality
Your information is not sold, shared, or used for marketing purposes outside of this practice.
Email and Electronic Communication
Email and contact forms are provided for convenience. While reasonable steps are taken to protect your information, electronic communication is not guaranteed to be fully secure.
Please avoid sharing highly sensitive or confidential information through website forms or email.
No Therapeutic Relationship via Website
Submitting information through this website does not create a therapist-client relationship. A formal therapeutic relationship is established only after:
- Intake paperwork is completed, and
- Both parties agree to begin services.
HIPAA and Client Information
If you become a client, your protected health information (PHI) is handled according to applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA. Details regarding client confidentiality and privacy practices are provided separately during the intake process.
This website Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the website itself.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools do not collect personal health information.
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
External Links
This website may include links to external websites for additional information or resources. This practice is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact:
Ali Tipton, LCSW