Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 2026
Last updated: April 2026

Skeele Counseling (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website skeelecounseling.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you use the contact form on our website, your inquiry is submitted through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant practice management platform. SimplePractice processes and stores your submission securely. We do not store contact form data on our website’s servers.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is collected and managed by our email service provider. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected through server logs and is used to maintain and improve the website.

How We Use Your Information

We use information collected through this website to:

  • Respond to your inquiries about therapy services
  • Send newsletter content you have opted into
  • Maintain and improve our website
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

  • SimplePractice — Processes contact form submissions and appointment scheduling. SimplePractice is HIPAA compliant and maintains a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with our practice.
  • Google Fonts — Provides web fonts for typography. Google may collect your IP address when fonts are loaded.
  • Cloudflare — Provides website security and performance optimization. Cloudflare may process technical data as described in their privacy policy.

Important Distinction: Website vs. Clinical Services

This Privacy Policy applies only to the skeelecounseling.com website. If you become a client, your protected health information (PHI) is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices under HIPAA, which you will receive during the intake process. The website contact form and newsletter are not channels for sharing protected health information.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality (such as session management). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Third-party services embedded on the site (SimplePractice, Google Fonts) may set their own cookies as described in their respective privacy policies.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information transmitted through our website, including SSL/TLS encryption for all connections. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about what personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time
  • Contact us with questions about this policy

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults (18 and older). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at nicole@skeelecounseling.com.