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
Office Address: New Jersey, USA