Privacy Policy

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect and use information about you when you opt-in to receive SMS messages from me.

Information I Collect: 

When you opt-in to receive SMS messages, I collect:

• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Consent to send SMS messages
• Your description of service needs
• Your basic contact information

How I Collect Your Information

I only receive information directly from you either via my contact form or directly through phone or email, at which point I may inquire about more information needed to begin our work together.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Send you the SMS messages you’ve opted in to receive.
• In general that only applies to our initial interaction to determine needs and desires for services.
• Should you become a client SMS messaging is only used to discuss scheduling, billing, and administrative issues. No clinical discussions are had through SMS messaging.
• If you do not become a client, your information is not used any further.

Disclosures of Your Information

I do not disclose your information anywhere prior to becoming a client. Even after becoming a client, your information is kept confidential with the exception of a few legal, ethical, and business operations situations that will be discussed upon intake.

Protection of Information

I take steps to protect your information against unauthorized use or disclosure including:

• Keeping a separate device for business use.
• Keeping contact information limited.
• Use appropriate and applicable security measures such as two-key lock systems, HIPPA compliant platforms, and professional discretion.

Updates

I may periodically update this privacy policy. If I make material changes that have a substantive and adverse impact on your privacy, I will provide notice on this website before the change becomes effective. I encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our privacy practices.

Furthermore

We do not share your personal information, phone number, or SMS consent opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing nor promotional purposes.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns about this website privacy policy please reach out by sending an email to kim.haas@thrivinglifecounseling.net and providing us with information relating to your concern.

This website privacy policy was last updated on March 19, 2025.