Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Peaceful Mind Counseling Services LLC ("Peaceful Mind," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website or communicate with us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website and is separate from our Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs Protected Health Information (PHI) for clients receiving counseling services.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Preferred appointment information

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Please avoid submitting confidential medical or mental health information through website forms unless specifically instructed to do so.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve our website and your browsing experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule consultations

  • Communicate regarding appointments

  • Improve our website

  • Provide customer support

  • Send requested information

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

Analytics

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics providers may collect:

  • IP address

  • Device information

  • Browser information

  • Website interactions

  • Session duration

This information is used solely to improve website performance and user experience.

Appointment Requests

Submitting an appointment request through our website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

Appointments are considered confirmed only after you receive confirmation from Peaceful Mind Counseling Services LLC.

Email Communications

If you contact us by email or through our website, we may retain those communications to respond to your request.

Please do not send confidential medical or mental health information through standard email or website contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so, as these methods may not be fully secure.

HIPAA

For individuals who become clients of Peaceful Mind Counseling Services LLC, Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.

This website Privacy Policy does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which clients receive during the intake process.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose information only when necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws

  • Respond to lawful legal requests

  • Protect the safety of clients or others

  • Work with service providers who assist in operating our website

  • Fulfill professional or ethical obligations

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party services, including:

  • Squarespace

  • Squarespace Scheduling (or Calendly)

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Maps

  • Social media platforms

These providers operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing personal information.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so we may remove the information when appropriate.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information where permitted

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Request information regarding how your data is used

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Maintain business records

  • Protect our legal rights

Client records are retained in accordance with applicable professional standards and legal requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes become effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on this website. The Effective Date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Peaceful Mind Counseling Services LLC

Email: referrals@peacefulmindcounselingservices.org

Phone: (000) 000-0000

Office Address: New Jersey, USA