Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/20/26
Organic Counseling respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when you visit our website, organiccounseling.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through this website.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and does not replace or modify our Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how we may use and disclose protected health information in connection with providing mental health services.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information such as:
Your name and contact information when you voluntarily submit it through our contact form, email, or other communication features.
Information you provide when requesting information about our services.
Technical information automatically collected when you visit the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage information.
Information collected through cookies or similar technologies, if used on our website.
Please do not submit sensitive health information, details about your mental health, or other confidential clinical information through a website contact form unless specifically instructed to do so. Website forms and email may not be secure methods for communicating sensitive information.
How We Use Information
We may use information collected through this website to:
Respond to inquiries and requests.
Communicate with you about our services.
Schedule or facilitate appointments when applicable.
Maintain and improve the website.
Understand website usage and improve the user experience.
Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not sell personal information collected through this website.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and improve our services.
If we use third-party analytics, advertising, scheduling, chat, or other services, those providers may collect information about your interaction with our website in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage. You can learn more about how Google Analytics handles information by reviewing its privacy policy.
Mental Health and Health Information
Because this is a mental health practice, we recognize that information you provide to us may be particularly sensitive.
Information submitted through this website should not be assumed to be protected health information simply because it is submitted to a healthcare provider. The privacy protections that apply to health information depend on how and where the information is collected and used.
For information about how we use and disclose protected health information in connection with your care, please review our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information Sharing
We may share information collected through the website with service providers and other third parties who help us operate our website, communications systems, scheduling systems, or other business functions, as appropriate and permitted by applicable law.
We may also disclose information when required to do so by law or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, property, users, or others.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling platforms, patient portals, social media pages, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service before providing personal information.
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information collected through our website. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website inappropriately, please contact us.
Your Choices
You may choose not to provide personal information through our website. You may also be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies or certain technologies are disabled.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Organic Counseling
304-278-4541
info@organiccounseling.org
organiccounseling.org