Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters deeply to me. As a therapist, I am committed not only to creating a safe and supportive space in my work, but also to being transparent about how your information is collected and used when you visit this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how it is used, and your rights—especially if you are a California resident.

Information Collected Through This Website

Website Hosting and Visitor Data

This website is hosted by Squarespace. When you visit this website, Squarespace may collect certain information automatically, including:

  • Browser type, network, and device information

  • Pages you visited before arriving at this site

  • Pages you view while on this site

  • Your IP address

Squarespace uses this data to operate, protect, and improve its platform. You can review their privacy practices in their own Privacy Policy.

Analytics

This website collects limited analytics information to understand how visitors use the site. This may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Clicks and navigation patterns

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

This information helps improve the clarity and usefulness of the website. Analytics data is processed through Squarespace and is not used to personally identify you.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and understand site usage.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Contact Forms and Information You Provide

If you choose to submit information through a contact form on this website, I may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Any message or information you choose to share

This information is used only to respond to your inquiry or help you connect with services. This information is transmitted through Squarespace and delivered to my secure email account through Google Workspace so that I can respond to your inquiry.

Please note that while reasonable safeguards are used, email is not a fully secure form of communication. I encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive or highly personal information through contact forms or email.

Important Note About Confidentiality

While I take privacy seriously, communication through this website (including contact forms and email) is not guaranteed to be secure.

  • Submitting a form does not establish a therapist-client relationship

  • Please avoid sharing sensitive or highly personal information through the website

  • If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

How Your Information Is Used

Information collected through this website is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide information about services

  • Maintain and improve website functionality

  • Understand general site usage trends

I do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

Information submitted through the website is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Maintain appropriate records

  • Comply with legal or ethical obligations

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: I do not sell or share your data)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To make a request, please contact:

Email: angela@bloommeadowstherapy.com

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you’re welcome to reach out:


Email: angela@bloommeadowstherapy.com