Effective Date: [July 2025]
At Kim Jones Counseling, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact me for services.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information Collected
When you use this website, I may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, or any details you voluntarily submit through a contact form or email.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes website usage data such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited, collected through standard web analytics tools.
Please do not submit confidential health information through this website. Therapy-related communication is only conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
2. How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or schedule appointments
- Provide requested services or information
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal or ethical obligations
Your information will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Confidentiality and Security
All client communications and clinical records are handled in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and California law. Once you become a client, your protected health information (PHI) is stored securely through a HIPAA-compliant practice management system.
Please note: standard email and website contact forms are not encrypted. For your privacy, avoid submitting sensitive health or mental health details through this site.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This site may use cookies and third-party tools like Google Analytics to gather non-identifiable data about website traffic and usage patterns. These tools help improve the website’s functionality but do not collect personal or clinical data.
5. Your Rights
If you are a California resident or client, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected
- Request access to or correction of your data
- Withdraw consent or request deletion (as legally permitted)
To make a request regarding your data, please contact me directly.
6. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. You are encouraged to read their privacy policies separately.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended to collect information from children under 13. If you believe your child has submitted information, please contact me immediately.
8. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated occasionally. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Kim Jones, LMFT
Email: kim@kimjonescounseling.com
Phone: 858-204-2599
Location: San Diego, California
