Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: October 19, 2025

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Healing Connection Counseling, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”).  We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, healingconnectioncounseling.org (“Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site or submit a contact form.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and any message you include in our contact form

• Technical information automatically collected through GoDaddy’s built-in analytics, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and general location

We do not collect protected health information (PHI) through this website.  Please do not include confidential health or therapy details in your contact form submission.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests

• Improve our website’s performance and visitor experience

• Comply with legal obligations when necessary

We do not sell or rent your information and do not share it with third parties for marketing.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and analytics tools provided by GoDaddy to understand website traffic patterns.  Cookies are small files stored on your device that help analyze web traffic or personalize content.  You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data.

We may use:

• GoDaddy Website Analytics (aggregated, anonymous data)

• Session cookies for site functionality

No personally identifying data is used for advertising purposes.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions: kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and no longer than one year.

Analytics data: retained in aggregate form by GoDaddy for up to three years.

We periodically review data and delete it when it is no longer needed.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to or deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent for data processing

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data rights are being violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us as described below.

7. HIPAA Disclaimer

This website is for general informational purposes only and is not a HIPAA-secure portal.

If you are a current client, please communicate with your therapist only through secure, HIPAA-compliant methods provided by Healing Connection Counseling, LLC.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information; however, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., therapy directories or professional organizations).  We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites.

10. Minor's Privacy

This website is not directed toward individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date above indicates the latest version.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or privacy concerns, please contact:

Healing Connection Counseling, LLC via the contact form on our website: https://healingconnectioncounseling.org