Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Evergreen Counseling

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Evergreen Counseling is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with care. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website or communicate through it.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact Evergreen Counseling through this website, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you choose to include in your message

Automatically Collected Information

Basic technical data may also be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Information submitted through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests for services

  • Communicate about scheduling and next steps

  • Maintain basic administrative records

Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)

Evergreen Counseling is a healthcare provider and is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

However, it is important to understand:

  • This website and its contact forms are not designed to transmit or store Protected Health Information (PHI) in a secure, HIPAA-compliant manner.

  • Information submitted through this website may not be fully secure or encrypted.

  • Submitting information through this website does not create a therapist-client relationship.

If you become a client, you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which outlines how your health information is protected and used in compliance with HIPAA.

5. Communication and Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information submitted through this website. However:

  • Email and contact forms are not fully secure methods of communication

  • There is a risk that information transmitted electronically may be intercepted

Please avoid including sensitive personal or medical details in your message.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services such as:

  • Website hosting (Squarespace)

  • Analytics tools

  • Future scheduling or client portal platforms

These services may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies. Evergreen Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

7. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information you have submitted through this website

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your information, where applicable

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

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and Evergreen Counseling does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this site.

10. No Therapeutic Relationship

Submitting a contact form or communicating through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship is established only after an initial consultation, completion of intake documentation, and mutual agreement to begin services.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Evergreen Counseling
McKinney, Texas
Phone: (469) 251-2434
Email: [Insert Email Address]

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

Please note: Email and contact forms are not secure. Avoid including sensitive personal or medical information. A separate Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided if you become a client.