Privacy Policy

1. Your Privacy Matters

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard information you share through my website: summerverhineslcsw.com.

2. Health Information & HIPAA Compliance

If you are a therapy client, any information you share in the course of treatment — whether in person, over telehealth, or through secure messaging — is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is covered by federal HIPAA law.

  • PHI will only be used for purposes of your treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or in cases of abuse and neglect that I am required by law to report, unless you authorize otherwise in writing, or as required by law.

  • My full Notice of Privacy Practices (separate from this website policy) describes in detail how I handle PHI. You may request a copy at any time.

Please note: Do not send sensitive health information through regular email or the contact form on this website. These methods may not be fully secure.

3. Information I Collect Through This Website

When you visit my website, I may collect:

  • Information you provide directly — e.g., name, email, phone number, or other details you enter in the contact form.

  • Non-identifying information — such as your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

  • Cookies or similar technologies — used to improve site functionality and measure traffic (you can disable cookies in your browser settings).

4. How I Use Website Information

I use the information collected from my website to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests.

  • Improve the website’s functionality and security.

  • Maintain records of correspondence.

  • Comply with any legal requirements.

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

My website may use trusted third-party tools or hosting providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics services). These providers may have access to limited data as necessary to perform their services but are not allowed to use it for other purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under California law (CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:

  • Request to know what personal information I have collected about you.

  • Request deletion of your personal information (with certain exceptions).

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

7. Security Measures

I use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to other sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.”

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Summer Verhines, LCSW - 68507
Email: sverhines.lcsw@gmail.com
Phone: 855-564-3338