Compassionate Self Therapy PLLC ("I," "me," or "my practice") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information I collect through this website, how it's used, and the choices you have. This policy covers my website only — information shared during therapy sessions is separately protected under HIPAA and outlined in the Notice of Privacy Practices provided at intake.

1. Information I Collect

When you use this website, I may collect:

• Contact form submissions — name, email, phone number, and any message you choose to share.
• Newsletter sign-ups — your email address, collected through my email provider.
• Scheduling information — if you book a free consultation, basic contact details are shared with my scheduling platform (SimplePractice) to coordinate your appointment.
• Website analytics — general, non-identifying data such as pages visited and browser type, collected automatically through Squarespace's built-in analytics and/or cookies.

2. How I Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiry or schedule a consultation.
• To send newsletter content, if you've opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
• To understand general website usage and improve the site's content and experience.
• I do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party platforms, each with their own privacy practices:

• Squarespace — website hosting, forms, and analytics.
• SimplePractice — secure scheduling and client portal.
• [Email provider name] — newsletter delivery.

I encourage you to review each provider's own privacy policy for details on how they handle data.

4. Cookies

This website may use cookies — small files stored on your device — to support basic site functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function as intended.

5. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

• You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.
• You may request that I delete contact information you've submitted through this site by emailing me directly.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect information from children through this site.

8. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out through my contact page.