PRIVACY POLICY FOR

Last Updated:  1/23/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how this website (“Site”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with it. This policy applies only to information collected through this website and does not replace HIPAA or the privacy practices explained in your clinical informed consent.
If you become a therapy client, any health information you provide is protected under HIPAA and state law and will be handled separately through a secure practice management system.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect two categories of information:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you fill out a contact form, request an appointment, subscribe to updates, or communicate through the website, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number
General message content

Please avoid sharing sensitive personal, clinical, or medical information through the website form. Clinical information should only be submitted through the secure client portal.

b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information may be automatically collected, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Basic demographic or usage data (via analytics tools)
This information is used for Site functionality and analytics and does not identify you personally.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This Site may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Monitor website performance
Support basic functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact certain features.

3. How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through the Site may be used to:
Respond to your inquiries or messages
Schedule appointments or consultations
Improve website performance and user experience
Ensure security and prevent misuse of the Site
Maintain internal records
Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third-party marketers.

4. How Information Is Protected
This Site uses standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect information transmitted through the website. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
If you become a therapy client, your Protected Health Information (PHI) will be stored only in a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, not on this website.

5. Third-Party Services
The website may use third-party tools such as:
Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics, Wix Analytics)
Contact form integrations
Scheduling systems
Embedded content (videos, maps, social media links)
These services may collect anonymous usage data. Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy policy.

6. Links to External Websites
This Site may include links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external sites. Please review their individual privacy policies.

7. Email Communication
If you contact us through the website, your email and message are stored securely. Email is not always encrypted, so please avoid sharing sensitive health information via standard email.
Clients will receive a secure portal for any confidential communication once therapy begins.

8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children via the Site.

9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to information collected about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain non-clinical data collected through the Site
Opt out of cookies or analytics tracking

To make a request, contact:
[email protected]

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Elyse Elliker/Glowing Embers Therapy
Location: Denver, CO


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