Effective date: September 2025
What is a Privacy Policy?
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit https://kristenackermanlmft.com/. It applies only to website visitors and does not cover therapy services, which are addressed separately in my clinical informed consent and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information Collected: You Provide Directly
When you fill out the inquiry form, you may provide your name, email, phone number, and general information about the support you are seeking. Please keep details broad. This form is for initial contact only and is not a secure space for private health information.
Information Collected: Automatically
Basic website analytics, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, are collected to help understand site performance and improve your experience. These analytics are limited to general website function and are not used to personally identify or track you.
Information Collected: Third Party
This website may use hosting or analytics services that process data on my behalf. If you click links to external tools, such as scheduling or telehealth platforms, those services are governed by their own privacy policies.
How Information Is Used:
– To respond to inquiries submitted through the form
– To provide the information you’ve requested
– To improve website performance and function
Sharing of Information:
– I do not sell, rent, or trade visitor information.
– Information may be shared only with trusted service providers, such as hosting or analytics platforms, as necessary to operate this site.
Security & Limits:
This website and contact form are for general inquiries only. They are not encrypted, and complete security cannot be guaranteed. Please do not share sensitive or private health information here. If we work together, secure and confidential communication methods will be used.
Your Choices:
– You may disable cookies or tracking in your browser at any time.
– You may also request deletion of any information submitted through the inquiry form by contacting me directly.
Updates:
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version, along with its effective date, will always be posted on this page.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this Website Privacy Policy, please contact: Kristen Ackerman, LMFT