Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for: Life Interrupted Counseling Services

Effective Date: September 1st, 2023

At Life Interrupted Counseling Services ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our therapeutic services. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide during your communication with us.
2. Client Information: If you become a client, we may collect additional personal and health-related information to provide you with therapy services. This information will be subject to separate confidentiality agreements and legal requirements.
3. Automated Data: Like many websites, we may collect technical information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage patterns. We use this information to improve our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Providing Therapy Services: If you are a client, we use your personal and health-related information to provide you with therapy services in accordance with professional and legal standards.
2. Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send relevant updates or appointment reminders.
3. Website Improvement: We analyze data about website usage to enhance our website's functionality and user experience.
4. Legal Compliance: We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping requirements for therapy services.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information under the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., website hosting, email service, and scheduling tools). These providers are obligated to maintain your privacy.
2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, including responding to lawful requests from law enforcement authorities.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
2. Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
3. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and professional obligations.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at [Contact Information].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top. Please review this policy periodically.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes to this policy signify your acceptance of these changes.

Last Updated: October 26th, 2023

Mary Chedda - mary@lifeinterruptedmn.net