Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 23, 2026
The Variegated Mind Counseling LLC ("I," "me," "my," or "the Practice") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit my website at thevariegatedmindcounseling.com or its alternate domain, tvmcounseling.com, which redirects to the primary website.
This policy applies to information collected through the website and initial inquiries. It does not replace the privacy disclosures, informed consent documents, or other agreements that may apply to psychotherapy services.
1. Information I Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact me through my website, you may provide information such as:
Your name.
Your telephone number.
Your email address.
Information you choose to include in your message or inquiry.
Please avoid including sensitive medical information, detailed mental health history, or other confidential information in the website contact form.
You are not required to provide more information than is reasonably necessary for me to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website hosting platform or related services. Depending on the website's configuration, this information may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser and device information.
Pages visited and interactions with the website.
The website or page from which you arrived.
Information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
This information may be used to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.
2. How I Use Information
Information submitted through the website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries about counseling services.
Communicate with prospective clients.
Address scheduling, billing, and service-related questions.
Maintain the security and functionality of the website.
Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
I do not intend to use information submitted through the contact form for purposes unrelated to your inquiry.
3. Contact Forms and Third-Party Services
This website is hosted by Squarespace. The contact form uses Google Forms, and information submitted through that form may be processed or stored using Google services. Squarespace, Google, and other service providers may process information as necessary to provide their respective services, subject to their applicable terms, privacy practices, and the configurations used. I take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, the privacy and security of information may depend in part on the systems and services used to collect, transmit, and store it. I do not control every aspect of the privacy practices of third-party service providers. You may wish to review their respective privacy policies for additional information.
4. Cookies and Website Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies that support website functionality, security, visitor preferences, or website performance. Squarespace may collect technical information about visits to this website as part of providing its hosting services. Additional technologies or integrations may also collect information if enabled. The specific cookies and technologies used may vary depending on the website's configuration. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
5. Confidentiality and Health Information
Submitting an inquiry through this website does not automatically establish a therapist-client relationship. Information submitted through the website should not be assumed to have the same protections, uses, or handling procedures as information maintained as part of a clinical record. When you become a client, additional confidentiality requirements, professional obligations, informed consent documents, and applicable privacy disclosures govern the provision of counseling services. I handle information in accordance with applicable legal and professional obligations. The circumstances under which information may be used or disclosed depend on the nature of the information, the services involved, and applicable law. Please do not use the website contact form to communicate urgent mental health concerns or disclose detailed clinical information.
6. Information Security and Retention
I take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through this website against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal, professional, and operational requirements. No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Disclosure of Information
I do not sell information submitted through my website. Information may be processed by service providers that support the operation of the website and contact form. Information may also be disclosed when required or permitted by applicable law. Any handling or disclosure of information associated with psychotherapy services is subject to the applicable professional and legal requirements governing that information.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law and the circumstances, you may have rights concerning personal information collected about you. Requests concerning information submitted through this website may be directed to me using the contact information provided on this website. The rights available to you, and the requirements that apply to responding to a request, depend on applicable law and the type of information involved.
9. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. I am not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of websites that I do not control. Visiting a third-party website is subject to that website's own terms and privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in my practices, website functionality, applicable law, or the services used to operate the website. When changes are made, the revised policy will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information submitted through this website, please contact The Variegated Mind Counseling LLC
Phone: 970-682-3331
Email: info@tvmcounseling.com
Mailing: 343 W Drake Rd., Suite 275, Fort Collins CO 80526
Primary website: thevariegatedmindcounseling.com
Alternate domain: tvmcounseling.com