Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/21/2025
Owner: Anna Fife, MEd, LPC, LPCC, CEAP
Location: Austin, TX
Contact: anna.somatics@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website, communicate with me, or use my services. By using this site, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Personal Information I Collect

This website may collect limited personal information when you:

• Fill out a contact form

• Sign up for a newsletter (if applicable)

• Send an email inquiry

The types of information collected may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• General information you provide in a message

Please do not submit sensitive personal or clinical information via the contact form or email. These are not secure methods of communication.

2. Use of Information

Your personal information is used only to:

• Respond to your inquiries

• Provide requested information about services

• Schedule sessions if appropriate

• Maintain communication about services you’ve initiated

I will not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Confidentiality and Therapy Services

This website is intended for informational purposes only. Use of the website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Any clinical services are governed by a separate informed consent agreement and confidentiality protections, as required by law and licensing standards.

For clients, your health information is protected under applicable state and federal laws, including HIPAA, where applicable. All therapy-related records are kept confidential and stored securely, in accordance with professional standards.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use standard tools such as cookies or analytics to collect basic information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Time spent on the site

• Pages visited

This data helps improve the performance and usability of the website. It does not personally identify you.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies if you choose to visit them.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect any personal information submitted through this site. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted electronically.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information

• Withdraw consent to future communications

• Request deletion of your data, where applicable

To do so, contact me at annafifelpc@gmail.com.

8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The effective date will be updated to reflect changes. Continued use of the website implies agreement with the current version of the policy.