Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 12, 2025

Teri Murphy Counseling respects your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this website and how it is used.

Information Collected
I may collect information you voluntarily provide—such as your name and email address when signing up for a newsletter or submitting a contact form.

This Site may also collect non-personal data such as IP address, browser type, and usage analytics to help improve website performance. This information is not linked to any individual user.

Cookies
This Site uses cookies to optimize your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

How Information Is Used
Information is used to communicate with you, provide services you request, and improve the Site. I will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

HIPAA and Client Confidentiality
If you become a therapy client or consultation client, your data will be managed through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform (SimplePractice). No protected health information is collected or stored on this Site.

Email Communication
Emails you send to me are not encrypted. Please do not include sensitive personal information in emails or contact forms. Once you become a client, communication will occur via secure channels.

Security
Reasonable steps are taken to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. Use this Site at your own discretion.

Changes to Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact
For privacy questions, contact:
teri@terimurphycounseling.com