Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2026
At Awaken Insight Counseling, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information You Choose to Share
If you contact me through this website—such as by submitting a contact form, requesting a consultation, or sending an email—you may choose to provide information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information you include in your message
This information is used only to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.
Please avoid including sensitive personal or medical information in an initial contact form or email. More secure methods of communication will be discussed if we decide to work together.
Website Analytics
This website may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use the site.
These tools collect anonymous information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- General geographic region
- Device and browser type
This information helps improve the website and user experience. It is not used to personally identify visitors.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Services
This website may include links to or integrate with third-party services, including:
- Google Maps
- YouTube
- Insight Timer
- Scheduling platforms
- Secure client portals
These services have their own privacy policies and practices. I encourage you to review them directly.
Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter or mailing list, your email address will be used only to send the communications you have requested.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email.
Confidentiality
Visiting this website or contacting me through a website form does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
While I take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through this website, standard email and website contact forms are not considered fully secure methods of communication.
If you become a psychotherapy client, your personal health information is protected under applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA where applicable. You will receive separate privacy and informed consent documents before treatment begins.
Information Sharing
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information you voluntarily provide through this website will only be shared when:
- Required by law;
- Necessary to protect legal rights or safety; or
- Needed to provide requested services (for example, secure scheduling or email platforms).
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect information collected through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults seeking psychotherapy services. It is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Jesse Cardin, LCSW
Awaken Insight Counseling
Contact information is available on the Contact page of this website.
