Privacy Policy

Last updated February 27th, 2025

Kind Counseling LCSW, PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”) and interact with our services.

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any other personal details you provide when contacting us via forms, email, or phone

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Device information and analytics data

We do not knowingly collect sensitive health information via this Site. If you are a client, your protected health information (PHI) is managed in compliance with HIPAA and New York State confidentiality laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:
✅ Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
✅ Improve our website and user experience
✅ Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance

If you become a client of Kind Counseling LCSW, PLLC, any Protected Health Information (PHI) you provide will be governed by HIPAA and New York State privacy laws. This includes safeguards to ensure your information remains confidential and is only shared with your consent or as required by law.

For details on how we handle PHI, please review our Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites for additional resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

5. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no website or electronic transmission is 100% secure. If you have concerns about transmitting sensitive information, please contact us directly.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Under applicable laws, you have the right to:
✔ Request access to or correction of your personal information
✔ Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
✔ Opt out of marketing communications (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at katrinscounseling@gmail.com

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of these changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.