Privacy Policies

Effective date: January 2026

This notice will inform you of the following:

  • What personally identifiable information is collected through this website, how it is used, and with whom it may be shared

  • What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data

  • The security procedures in place to protect your information

  • How you can access, correct, or request deletion of your information

This privacy policy applies to website interactions only and supplements, but does not replace, clinical privacy protections, including the Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA) provided to active clients.

This Privacy Policy Notice discloses the privacy practices for: wildemberscounseling.com and applies solely to information collected through this website.

  • I am the sole owner of the information collected on this website. I only collect information that you voluntarily provide through direct contact, such as submitting a contact form or sending an email.

    Information Collected Through This Website

    Contact Information:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number
      (Collected through contact or inquiry forms)

    Communication Preferences:

    • Preferred method of contact (email or phone)

    • Consent to receive responses related to your inquiry

    Website Usage Information:

    • Pages visited

    • Time spent on the site

    • Referring websites

    • Browser type, device information, and IP address

    This information is collected through standard analytics and cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Your information will never be sold or rented.

    Information collected through this website may be used to:

    • Respond to your inquiry or request for information

    • Communicate with you about scheduling, services, or next steps

    • Improve website functionality and content

    • Maintain security and prevent misuse

    • Comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations

  • Your information is not shared with third parties outside of this practice except as necessary to respond to your request or operate the website.

    I may use secure third-party services (such as website hosting, forms, or email platforms) to support website functionality and communication. These services may have access to limited personal information solely for the purpose of providing their services and are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.

  • This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This information helps improve usability, accessibility, and content.

    You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer, though doing so may limit certain website features.

  • From time to time, this website may request information through voluntary surveys. Participation is completely optional. Information collected may include contact information or general demographic data if voluntarily provided.

    Survey data may be used to improve services or website experience and will not be shared outside of this practice.

  • You may contact me at any time to:

    • Request access to the information I have about you

    • Correct or update your information

    • Request deletion of your information

    • Express concerns about how your information is used

    • Request limitations on how your information is used

    • Request your data in a common format, where applicable

    Requests can be made using the contact information listed below.

  • Reasonable safeguards are used to protect your information both online and offline.

    When sensitive information is submitted through the website, it is encrypted and transmitted securely. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in your browser’s address bar and “https” at the beginning of the website address.

    Access to personally identifiable information is limited to only what is necessary to perform essential functions. Any stored data is kept in a secure environment.

    While no system can guarantee absolute security, appropriate measures are taken to reduce risk and protect your information.

  • Website Contact Information:
    Information submitted through contact forms is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or until you request deletion.

    Client Information:
    If you become a client, clinical records are governed by separate informed consent and HIPAA privacy policies and are retained in accordance with Texas licensing requirements and applicable laws.

  • This website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies when you leave this website.

  • This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website practices or legal requirements. The effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of this website indicates acceptance of any updates.

  • If you have questions about this privacy policy or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:

    Wild Embers Counseling
    admin@wildemberscounseling.com

This website privacy policy applies only to information collected through the website. Active clients are provided additional privacy protections through clinical consent documents and the Notice of Privacy Practices.