Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/5/2025

Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, protect, and disclose information gathered through this website.

This policy applies to www.kristinmize.com (the “Site”), operated by Kristin Mize, LCSW a provider of mental health counseling, coaching, and speaking services.

1. Information I Collect

When you visit or interact with my Site, I may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information (you provide voluntarily):

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Information submitted via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, intake forms, or scheduling tools.

  • Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Site usage statistics (via tools like Google Analytics)

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries or requests

  • To schedule appointments

  • To deliver newsletters or marketing (with your consent)

  • To improve website performance and user experience

  • To comply with ethical and legal obligations (e.g., HIPAA, when applicable for therapy services)

3. Sharing of Information

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • With service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, appointment software) who help me run this business and are bound by confidentiality.

  • When required by law or to protect my legal rights.

  • If we’re working together in a therapeutic context, your information is protected by confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, and only shared with your written consent or in cases of safety concerns (e.g., risk of harm).

4. Cookies & Tracking

This Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze behavior, administer the website, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Email & Communication

If you opt in to receive emails or my newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of the email or contacting me directly.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive clinical or personal health information through contact forms or email.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Request that your data not be tracked (e.g., via cookies)

Please email me at kristinmizelcsw@gmail.com with any such requests.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If I discover that such information has been collected, I will delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Effective Date." Please check back periodically.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, contact me at:
📧 kristinmizelcsw@gmail.com

 📍 Marietta, GA

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