Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Healing Grove Counseling, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website www.healinggrovecounseling.com (the “Site”) or contact us for services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

When you use our Site or contact us, you may voluntarily provide:

Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any information you share via our contact form.
Health-related information if you choose to share details about your situation, symptoms, or therapy goals when reaching out for counseling services.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

Usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring/exit pages, and time spent on the Site.
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information or services.
Schedule and manage appointments or consultations.
Improve our website’s functionality, performance, and user experience.
Maintain compliance with legal or ethical obligations applicable to licensed counseling professionals.

We will not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With service providers who assist with website hosting, form submissions, or email delivery (all bound by confidentiality agreements).
As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or applicable regulation.
To protect rights and safety, such as preventing fraud, abuse, or harm.

If you become a client, your personal and health information will be protected under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and Oregon privacy laws. Those protections go beyond what’s outlined in this website policy.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather anonymous data about visitor behavior. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to or correction of your personal information.
Ask us to delete information you’ve shared through our contact form (if legally permissible).
Opt out of any non-essential communications.

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

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Healing Grove Counseling, LLC
Portland, Oregon
Email: brittany@healinggrovecounseling.com
Phone: 971.940.6727
Website: www.healinggrovecounseling.com