Last Updated: July 2026
Kim Jones Counseling (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, kimjonescounseling.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you interact with this site.
Please note that this policy applies solely to information collected through this website and public contact forms. It does not govern the handling of protected health information (PHI) within an established therapist-client relationship, which is protected under HIPAA and outlined in our formal Notice of Privacy Practices provided during intake.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in two primary ways:
- Information You Provide Voluntarily: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any text you submit through our contact forms, faq forms, or consultation booking requests.
- Information Collected Automatically: We use standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-identifiable data. This includes your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and the referring website. We use this data strictly to improve our blog content and website user experience.
NOTE: Please do not submit confidential health information through this website. Therapy-related communication is only conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected on this website to:
- Respond to your inquiries, questions, and scheduling requests.
- Optimize and maintain our website performance and blog readability.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our digital platform.
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. Mobile Information and SMS Privacy Protection
Kim Jones Counseling treats mobile phone numbers with the highest level of confidentiality. If you choose to provide your phone number through our website forms to facilitate scheduling or therapy updates, your information is secure.
No mobile information, phone numbers, text messaging opt-in data, or consent histories will be shared, sold, or rented to third parties, affiliates, or partners for marketing, promotional, or any other commercial purposes under any circumstances. You may opt out of text updates at any time by replying “STOP”.
7. Cookies and Tracking Signals
Our website utilizes “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand site traffic patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your personal browser settings. Please note that our website does not alter its tracking or data collection practices in response to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals.
8. Third Party Links
Our educational blog posts and resources contain hyperlinks to external websites owned by third parties (such as mental health organizations or professional directories). We do not control or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, cookies, or content of those external websites.
9. Security of Your Information
We implement standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal data submitted online. However, please be aware that public internet transmissions and standard email are never 100% secure. We strongly advise that you do not include sensitive, confidential clinical information, or medical history details in our public contact forms.
10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended to collect information from children under 13. If you believe your child has submitted information, plesase contact us immediately.
11. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) Compliance
In compliance with California state privacy guidelines, we ensure absolute transparency regarding data tracking. We do not permit third-party behavioral tracking on our platform, nor do we disclose your personal communication data to external entities without your explicit consent.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time to reflect shifting regulatory or digital standards. Any changes will be published immediately on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly through our primary site contact options.
Kimberley ‘Kim’ Jones, LMFT (#MFT37708)
Email: kim@kimjonescounseling.com
Phone: 858-204-2599
Location: San Diego, California
