Your Privacy Matters

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Guiding Light for Tranquil Waters Privacy Notice
Effective Date: March 04, 2026

Guiding Light for Tranquil Waters (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is owned and operated by Summer Post, a licensed professional counselor providing services in the United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information, including Protected Health Information (“PHI”), in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website and related services (“Services”).

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Information submitted through contact forms, scheduling tools, intake forms, or communications
• Content of messages, emails, and attachments

b. Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you are a therapy client, we may collect health-related information necessary to provide treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. This information is handled in accordance with HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

c. Payment Information
Payment details are processed through secure third-party processors. We do not store full credit card information on our systems.

d. Employment Information
If you apply for a position, we may collect professional and background information such as resumes and references.

e. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device type
• Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, session duration)
• Cookies or similar technologies for functionality and analytics

We may use your information to:

• Provide and manage counseling and related services
• Communicate regarding appointments, services, and inquiries
• Process payments and administrative tasks
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations
• Protect the safety, security, and integrity of our Services

We do not sell your personal information.

If you are a client, your PHI may be used or disclosed only as permitted under HIPAA, including:

• Treatment: Providing, coordinating, or managing your care
• Payment: Billing and collecting payment for services
• Healthcare Operations: Administrative and quality improvement activities

We may disclose PHI without authorization only when legally permitted or required, including:

• Risk of serious harm to you or others
• Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
• Public health or law enforcement requirements

All other uses or disclosures require your written authorization.

We may share information only as necessary:

• With HIPAA-compliant service providers (e.g., scheduling, billing, secure communications)
• As required by law or professional ethics
• To protect health and safety
• With your explicit written consent

All third-party service providers handling PHI are required to maintain appropriate safeguards.

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze general usage trends

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including PHI. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

If you choose to communicate with us via email or online forms, you acknowledge that electronic communication may not be fully secure. You may request more secure communication methods where available.

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your information, including:

• Accessing or requesting copies of your records
• Requesting corrections to inaccurate information
• Requesting restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
• Requesting confidential communications

Additional details are provided in our Notice of Privacy Practices.

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Notice.

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
summer.post@guidinglightfortranquilwaters.com

Last Updated: March 04, 2026