Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 3, 2026At 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