Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/29/2026
Practice: Mission Counseling Studio
Website: www.missioncounseling.net
Contact: jane@missioncounseling.net
1. Introduction
Mission Counseling Studio respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and disclosed when you visit this website, submit a contact form, or use features available through the website.
This policy applies to information collected through this website. It does not replace the separate Notice of Privacy Practices that applies to protected health information in connection with counseling services, when applicable.
2. Information I Collect
I may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide: Your name, email address, telephone number, and any information you voluntarily include in a website contact form or email.
Technical information: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, and pages visited, which may be collected through website hosting, security, cookies, and analytics technologies.
Website usage information: Information about how visitors interact with the website, including page views, traffic sources, and general usage patterns.
Please do not submit confidential, highly sensitive, or detailed medical or mental health information through this website's contact form. The form is intended for general inquiries, not clinical assessment or treatment.
3. How I Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries about counseling services.
Provide information about my practice and services.
Operate, maintain, and secure the website.
Understand website traffic and improve website content and functionality.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
I do not sell personal information collected through this website.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace and third-party services integrated into the website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can support website functionality, security, analytics, and other features.
This website may use:
Essential cookies: To support website operation, security, and functionality.
Analytics cookies: Through Google Analytics and potentially Squarespace analytics, to help understand how visitors use the website.
Third-party functionality: Cookies or similar technologies associated with embedded Google Maps and other external services, depending on their configuration.
Where applicable, I use available website settings to provide choices about nonessential cookies. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For additional information about how Squarespace handles information, see its Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
5. Google Analytics
This website may use Google Analytics to understand general website traffic and visitor interactions. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location derived from technical information, device and browser details, and how visitors arrive at or navigate the website.
This information is used to evaluate website performance and improve the website. Google's collection and use of information are also subject to Google's applicable terms and privacy policies.
I do not intentionally configure Google Analytics to collect the contents of contact form submissions or confidential counseling information. Visitors should not enter sensitive personal or health information into website fields or URLs.
6. Embedded Google Maps
This website may display Google Maps to help visitors locate the practice or understand its general service area.
When you view or interact with an embedded map, Google may collect technical information, including your IP address, device information, and information associated with your interaction with the map. Google's handling of that information is governed by Google's applicable privacy policies and terms.
You may choose not to interact with the embedded map and instead visit Google Maps directly.
Google's privacy information is available at Google Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Websites and Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including professional directories such as Psychology Today, or other external services.
If you follow a third-party link, you leave my website and become subject to the other website's privacy practices and terms. I do not control the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
A link to an external service does not constitute an endorsement of every privacy practice used by that service.
8. When Information May Be Shared
I may share information collected through this website with service providers that help operate, secure, maintain, or analyze the website, as applicable to the services in use.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the security and integrity of the website or respond to lawful requests.
I do not sell personal information collected through this website.
I do not intend to use website analytics or other third-party tools to disclose confidential counseling information. Any information subject to applicable health privacy laws will be handled in accordance with those laws.
9. Data Security and Retention
I use reasonable measures designed to protect information collected through this website. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to address inquiries, maintain appropriate records, comply with legal obligations, and protect the website.
Third-party providers may maintain information under their own retention policies and applicable agreements.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is intended primarily for adults seeking information about counseling services. It is not designed for children to submit personal information independently.
Parents or legal guardians seeking counseling services for a minor should use the contact information provided on this website. Please do not submit a minor's sensitive clinical information through the general website contact form.
11. Your Privacy Choices
You may choose not to submit personal information through the website. You may also manage cookies through available website consent settings and your browser.
Depending on applicable law, you may have additional rights concerning your personal information. To ask a question or make a privacy-related request, contact me using the information below.
12. HIPAA and Counseling Services
This Privacy Policy concerns the website and its associated information collection practices. It is not a substitute for a Notice of Privacy Practices governing protected health information in connection with counseling services.
Information provided through a website contact form or ordinary email should not be assumed to be confidential or protected in the same manner as information communicated through an appropriately configured clinical system.
For information about the privacy of counseling records and protected health information, please refer to my separate Notice of Privacy Practices, when applicable.
13. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in website functionality, third-party services, business practices, or applicable law. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
14. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of information collected through this website, contact:
Mission Counseling Studio
jane@missioncounseling.net