Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 27, 2026
Thank you for visiting this website. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected through this website, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you choose to contact us through the website’s contact form, you may provide:
· Your name
· Your email address
· Your message
When you submit the contact form, your information is transmitted through the website and delivered directly to our Gmail email account so we can respond to your inquiry.
Please do not include sensitive medical, mental health, or other confidential information in your initial message. The contact form is intended only for general questions or scheduling inquiries and should not be used to communicate urgent or confidential information.
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, this website may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
· IP address
· Browser type
· Device information
· Operating system
· Pages viewed
· Date and time of your visit
· Referring website
· General usage information
This information is used to understand website traffic, improve the website, and enhance user experience.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace and other service providers.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites function properly and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
· Remember your preferences
· Maintain website functionality
· Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
· Improve website performance
· Enhance security
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
· Respond to inquiries
· Communicate with you regarding requested services
· Schedule consultations
· Improve website performance
· Monitor website usage
· Maintain website security
· Comply with legal obligations
Your information is not sold to third parties.
Third-Party Services
This website is hosted by Squarespace.
The website may use third-party services that process information necessary for website operation, including:
· Squarespace (website hosting and contact forms)
· Google (Gmail) for receiving contact form submissions
These providers maintain their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
Confidentiality and Email Communication
Please understand that submitting information through a website contact form or email does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Although reasonable efforts are made to protect communications, email is not guaranteed to be a secure method of communication. Please avoid sending confidential or sensitive personal or mental health information through the contact form or standard email.
If you become a therapy client, information regarding your protected health information will be governed by separate informed consent documents and the applicable Notice of Privacy Practices.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights regarding certain personal information under applicable California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable.
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:
· Request information about the personal information collected about you
· Request correction of inaccurate personal information
· Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
· Request information regarding how personal information is used
This website is operated by a small private therapy practice. Certain exemptions under California law may apply to licensed healthcare providers and health information governed by HIPAA.
To submit a privacy-related request, please use the contact information provided below.
Data Retention
Information submitted through the contact form is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise permitted by law.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact:
Alexis Mendez, LMFT #152033
Email: alexis.holistichealing@gmail.com