Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9/18/2026

1. Introduction

Hearthside Psychology, PLLC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through our website, www.hearthsidepsychology.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.

This policy applies to information collected through our website. It does not replace our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how protected health information is handled in the course of providing psychological services, where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Information you provide: If you contact us through our website, we may receive your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message.

  • Technical information: Our website platform may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website traffic, and improve the user experience.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information, detailed mental health information, or confidential clinical information through our website contact form.

3. How We Use Information

We may use the information collected through our website to:

  • Respond to inquiries about our services.

  • Communicate with individuals who contact our practice.

  • Maintain, secure, and improve our website.

  • Understand general website usage, where analytics tools are enabled.

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use website inquiries as a substitute for a clinical intake process.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace and any additional tools we enable may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the website, analyze traffic, or support other website functions.

You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, the website's cookie preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For information about how Squarespace processes information, please review Squarespace's privacy policy.

5. How Information May Be Shared

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website or respond to inquiries, to the extent necessary for those services. These providers may include our website hosting platform, email provider, and other tools we choose to use.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights and security.

We do not sell personal information collected through this website for money. Any additional sharing or use of information will be handled in accordance with applicable law and our actual website practices.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as scheduling platforms, professional directories, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

7. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through our website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal and professional obligations.

8. Your Privacy Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information through our website. You may also contact us with questions about information you have submitted.

Requests concerning clinical records or protected health information are handled under the applicable clinical privacy procedures and legal requirements.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children. Parents or guardians with questions about information submitted through the website may contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

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

Hearthside Psychology, PLLC
hearthsidepsych@gmail.com

Website: www.hearthsidepsychology.com