PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Last Updated: October 29, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome! I am committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with me.
This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit www.sherrydelcampo.com, contact me through my website, or otherwise interact with my online services.
My practice offers psychotherapy and coaching services. I recognize the sensitive nature of information shared in these contexts and take privacy and confidentiality seriously.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
2. Information I Collect
I may collect the following categories of personal information:
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact me through my website, you may voluntarily provide:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Any information you choose to include in your message
I encourage you not to include confidential medical, mental health, or other sensitive personal information in general website contact forms.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit my website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and device information
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring website or source
General website usage information
This information may be collected through Squarespace and other website technologies, including cookies and similar tools.
3. How I Use Your Information
I may use the information to:
Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
Communicate with prospective clients about therapy or coaching services.
Provide information about my services.
Improve website functionality and user experience.
Monitor website performance and usage.
Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
I will not use personal information for purposes unrelated to those described in this policy without appropriate notice or consent when required by law.
4. Therapy and Coaching Services
My website provides information about both psychotherapy and coaching services.
Information submitted through our general website contact form is used primarily to respond to your inquiry. Submitting an inquiry does not establish a therapist-client or coach-client relationship.
If you choose to pursue psychotherapy or coaching services, you may be asked to provide additional personal information through separate intake, scheduling, or service-related processes.
Psychotherapy: Information obtained in connection with psychotherapy services is subject to applicable professional confidentiality requirements and, where applicable, federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Coaching: Coaching services are distinct from psychotherapy. Information shared in connection with coaching is handled with appropriate confidentiality and in accordance with applicable laws and the terms of the coaching relationship. HIPAA protections do not automatically apply to coaching communications.
Additional information about the privacy practices associated with psychotherapy services will be provided separately when applicable.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My website is hosted through Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They may help the website function properly, remember preferences, and provide information about website usage.
Depending on the website settings and integrations we choose to use, cookies or similar technologies may also be used for analytics or other purposes.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
I will update this policy if we begin using additional analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies that materially change how information is collected or shared.
6. Third-Party Services
I use Squarespace to host and operate this website. Squarespace and other third-party providers may process certain information on our behalf or in connection with the services they provide.
Depending on the tools and integrations used on our website, third-party services may include:
Website hosting and website management providers.
Website analytics providers.
Email and communication providers.
Scheduling and appointment management platforms.
These providers may have their own privacy policies and practices. I encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle personal information.
I take reasonable steps to work with service providers that maintain appropriate privacy and security practices.
7. How I Share Information
I do not sell personal information collected through this website.
I may share personal information in limited circumstances, including:
When necessary to respond to your request or provide a service you have requested.
When required by law, legal process, or applicable professional obligations.
When necessary to protect my rights, safety, or property, or the rights and safety of others.
I do not share confidential psychotherapy information except as permitted or required by applicable law and professional confidentiality obligations.
8. Data Security
I take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. I cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through our website. For this reason, please avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, or mental health information through general website contact forms.
9. Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request information about the personal information I collect.
Request access to personal information I maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Opt out of certain types of data sharing or targeted advertising where applicable.
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact me using the contact information below.
I will respond to requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under the age of 18.
I do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 through this website. If I become aware that such information has been collected, I will take appropriate steps to address it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, website technology, or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact me:
Sherry del Campo, LCSW
Email: sherrydelcampo@gmail.com
Website: www.sherrydelcampo.com
Location: California, United States