Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 3, 2026

At Common Thread Counseling, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Complete the contact form

  • Request a consultation

  • Contact us by email or phone

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to share.

Please avoid including sensitive or confidential health information when using the contact form or email.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

  • General website usage information

This information is used to understand how visitors use the website and to improve the user experience.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors interact with the site.

We use Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics to collect aggregate, non-identifiable information about website traffic and usage. These services help us improve the website and better understand how visitors engage with our content.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule consultations

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Monitor website security

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services, including:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Analytics

  • SimplePractice (for scheduling)

These providers maintain their own privacy policies and may collect information according to their own practices.

Contact Forms and Email

Submitting information through this website or contacting Common Thread Counseling by email does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

While reasonable measures are taken to protect your information, email and website contact forms should not be used to transmit sensitive, confidential, or emergency information.

Confidentiality and Protected Health Information

Information submitted through this website is not considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA unless you become a client.

If you establish care with Common Thread Counseling, your health information will be handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA, and you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices explaining how your protected health information may be used and disclosed.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect the information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Common Thread Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adults seeking therapy services. It is not directed toward individuals under the age of 18, 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 to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Common Thread Counseling

Email: kyndall@commonthreadcounselingict.com

Phone: 316-290-9895