Privacy Policy

Last updated July 8, 2026

At SEAHOLLY COUNSELING AND WELLNESS PLLC ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.seahollycounselingandwellness.com.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Important Note Regarding Health Information (PHI)

This Privacy Policy governs information collected on this website.

  • Website vs. Clinical Privacy: Information you submit through general website contact forms or email is not encrypted to healthcare standards and does not constitute Protected Health Information (PHI).

  • Our Clinical Practice: Once you become an active client, your health records and communications are protected under federal and state/provincial laws (such as HIPAA in the United States). Active clients will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) detailing how their clinical medical records are handled.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:

  • Personal Data: Voluntarily provided information, such as your name, email address, phone number, or message details, which you submit when filling out a contact form, requesting an appointment, or subscribing to a newsletter.

  • Derivative and Technical Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to help customize the Site and improve your experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected via the Site to:

  • Respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and provide customer support.

  • Send you administrative information, updates, or marketing communications (if you have opted in).

  • Monitor and analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience.

  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

4. How We Share and Disclose Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal website data with third parties. We may share your information only in the following scenarios:

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf (such as website hosting providers, email delivery services, or scheduling software). These providers are legally obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no electronic transmission over the internet or data storage technology can be guaranteed 100% secure. Please do not submit highly sensitive personal history or traumatic details via our standard website contact form.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for or directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

7. Your Rights Regarding Your Data

Depending on your location (such as the EU under GDPR, or states like California under CCPA/CPRA), you may have certain rights regarding your personal website data, including:

  • The right to request access to or copies of your personal data.

  • The right to request that we correct inaccurate data.

  • The right to request that we erase your personal data ("the right to be forgotten").

  • The right to opt-out of marketing emails (by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send).

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: