Privacy Policy

At Samantha Peifer, LMFT, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit www.samanthapeiferlmft.com ("Website"). By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit this Website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information you provide through contact forms or consultation requests

• Any other information you choose to share when contacting the practice

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of your visit

• Referral source

• Website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this Website may be used to:

• Respond to your inquiries

• Schedule consultations or appointments

• Communicate with you regarding services

• Improve the Website and user experience

• Monitor Website performance and security

• Comply with legal and ethical obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Website Contact Forms

Please do not submit confidential medical or mental health information through the contact forms on this Website.

Submitting a contact form, email, or consultation request does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship is established only after both parties agree to treatment and all required intake and informed consent documents have been completed.

Cookies and Analytics

This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use the Website.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze Website traffic

• Improve Website performance

• Enhance the overall user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain Website features.

Third-Party Services

This Website may use trusted third-party service providers to operate and improve the Website, including services such as:

• Website hosting (Wix)

• Website analytics

• Appointment scheduling

• Secure email services

• Payment processing, if applicable

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate security measures.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect the information you provide through this Website.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. While reasonable efforts are made to protect your information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

HIPAA and Protected Health Information

If you become a client of Samantha Peifer, LMFT, your Protected Health Information (PHI) will be handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.

This Website Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Website. Clients will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices describing how Protected Health Information may be used and disclosed.

Third-Party Links

This Website may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes.

Samantha Peifer, LMFT is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of any third-party websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this Website.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we maintain about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of information where permitted by law

• Ask questions about how your information is collected or used

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Samantha Peifer, LMFT