PRIVACY POLICY


Effective Date: 5/8/2026
Owner: Megan Wuest, MS, LPC

Your privacy matters deeply to me. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected through this website, how it is used, and how it is protected. This policy applies only to meganwuest.com and does not replace the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices you receive through SimplePractice as part of becoming a therapy client.

If you have any questions, you may contact me at: meganwuest1@gmail.com


1. Information Collected Through This Website

This website collects two types of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you submit a contact form or send an email, you may provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any information you choose to include in your message


Important:
Please do not include sensitive personal or health information in the website contact form. Clinical communication occurs only through SimplePractice, which is HIPAA‑compliant.


B. Information Automatically Collected

Like most websites, this site automatically collects non‑identifying technical data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies


This information helps improve website performance and user experience. It does not include protected health information (PHI).


2. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide information about services
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Maintain website security
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns


Your information is never sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.


3. How Your Information Is Stored and Protected

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which provides secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and standard data protection measures.

Any information you submit through the contact form is transmitted to my professional email account. I take reasonable steps to protect this information, but email is not a HIPAA‑secure communication method.

Clinical information and PHI are never stored on this website.
All clinical communication, documentation, and scheduling occur through SimplePractice, which maintains HIPAA compliance.

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4. Third‑Party Services

This website uses third‑party tools that may collect non‑identifying data:

• Squarespace Analytics
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Embedded third‑party content (if applicable)


These services may use cookies to analyze website traffic or improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.


5. Links to External Sites

This website may link to external sites, including SimplePractice.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Please review their policies before submitting personal information.


6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access the information collected about you
• Request corrections
• Request deletion of certain data
• Opt out of certain tracking technologies


To make a request, contact me at:
[Insert your email address]


7. HIPAA and Clinical Privacy

This website is not used to collect or store protected health information (PHI).

All HIPAA‑related privacy practices, including your rights as a therapy client, are provided through SimplePractice as part of your intake paperwork.

If you become a therapy client, you will receive a separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs how your PHI is handled.


8. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the most recent version.