Privacy Policy: Olson Counseling LLC
Effective Date: April 2024
1. Overview
Olson Counseling LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website for informational and marketing purposes. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use information from visitors who browse our site or contact us via our online forms.
2. Information We Collect
Because this is a marketing site, we collect "Limited Personal Information" which may include:
Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number provided voluntarily via our "Contact Us" or "Request a Consultation" forms.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time spent on those pages (collected via cookies or Google Analytics).
3. No Therapist-Client Relationship
Important: Use of this website, including sending an inquiry through our contact form, does not create a licensed therapist-client relationship. Please do not share sensitive clinical information, symptoms, or private health history through this website’s general contact forms, as these forms are intended for basic scheduling and business inquiries only.
4. How We Use Your Marketing Data
We use the information collected on this site to:
Respond to your initial inquiries about our services.
Send you requested information or newsletters (if you opt-in).
Analyze website traffic to improve our marketing reach.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our marketing efforts, such as:
Website Hosting: [Squarespace, Wix, WordPress].
Analytics: Google Analytics (to see which pages are most popular).
Email Marketing: [Squarespace, e.g., Mailchimp], if you sign up for a newsletter.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use "cookies" to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our site may not function perfectly.
7. Data Security
We employ standard security measures to protect the information submitted to us. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. For the protection of your privacy, once we move toward a clinical engagement, we will transition all communication to a HIPAA-compliant portal.
8. Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to other sites (such as mental health resources or professional associations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Marketing Privacy Policy, please contact: Olson Counseling LLC PO Box 62 Fort Dodge, IA 5050