Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2026
At Connie Thorson Counseling, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website, request information, or contact the practice. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit this website or contact Connie Thorson Counseling, certain information may be collected. If you complete the contact form, send an email, or request a consultation, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in your message. Please do not submit confidential medical information or other sensitive personal information through the contact form or by email unless specifically requested.
2. Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site automatically collects certain technical information to help improve its performance and security. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the website, and the website or search engine that referred you here. This information is collected in aggregate whenever possible and is used solely to better understand how visitors use the website.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions properly, improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and remember certain preferences where applicable. Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some areas of the website.
4. How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website is used to respond to inquiries, communicate with you regarding services, schedule consultations, improve the website, monitor website performance and security, and comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations. Personal information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
This website is hosted by Wix and may use trusted third-party services to operate effectively. These services may include Google Analytics to better understand website traffic and visitor behavior, Google Maps where applicable, and other service providers necessary to maintain the functionality and security of the website. These providers may process limited information as part of delivering their services and are governed by their own privacy policies.
6. Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect the personal information submitted through this website. Although every reasonable effort is made to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, no guarantee can be made regarding the absolute security of your information.
7. HIPAA and Confidentiality
Submitting information through this website, including the contact form or email, does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Please avoid sending sensitive medical or mental health information through this website. Once you become a client, information related to your care is protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additional information regarding the privacy of your health information is available in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults seeking information about counseling services and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. Connie Thorson Counseling does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the laws that apply to your location, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information collected through this website. These rights may include requesting access to your personal information, requesting corrections to inaccurate information, requesting deletion of certain information, or withdrawing consent where applicable. Requests regarding your personal information may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
10. External Links
For your convenience, this website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Connie Thorson Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they choose to visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact Connie Thorson Counseling using the contact information provided on the Contact page of this website.