Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 19, 2025

Introduction
Alight Psychotherapy ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Alaska and Colorado state laws regarding mental health confidentiality.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or scheduling an appointment.

  • Health Information: If you share sensitive health-related information through our contact forms or during therapy sessions, this information is protected under HIPAA and Alaska’s mental health confidentiality laws.

  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifiable information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited using cookies and analytics tools.

Usage Data and Tracking Technologies
We may collect information about how you interact with our website through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This data may include:

  • Your IP address, browser type, and device information.

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.

  • Referral sources (how you arrived at our site).

Cookies and tracking technologies help us analyze website traffic, improve our services, and enhance user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide our therapy services.

  • Manage appointment scheduling and client communication.

  • Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations.

Confidentiality and Security
As a psychotherapy practice, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our services. We comply with HIPAA and Alaska’s confidentiality laws to protect your personal and health-related information. However, please note that electronic communication (e.g., emails, contact forms) may not always be fully secure. If you have concerns about confidentiality, please reach out via phone.

Minors and Parental Rights
Our website and services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. If you are a minor (under 18) seeking therapy services, parental or guardian consent may be required, except in circumstances allowed under Alaska or Colorado law for minors to access mental health services without parental consent. We encourage parents to be involved in their children's online activity and decision-making regarding therapy services. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • When required by law, including mandatory reporting obligations for child abuse, elder abuse, or harm to self or others.

  • If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, in accordance with legal and ethical obligations.

  • When necessary for administrative or technical support (e.g., scheduling platforms or secure telehealth services), ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

  • In the event that our business is sold, merged, or transferred, your personal information may be shared with the acquiring entity under the same privacy commitments outlined in this policy.

Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Correct inaccuracies in your information.

  • Request that we delete certain personal data, subject to legal and ethical limitations.

  • Receive a copy of your health records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
hello@alightpsychotherapyak.com

By using our website and services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.