Privacy Policy & Disclosure

Effective Date: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Can We Meet. This policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website, prior to any formal therapeutic relationship being established.

Please Note: Browsing this website or contacting us via the contact form does not create a therapist-client relationship. Confidentiality and HIPAA protections begin once we have formally screened you and signed a clinical service agreement.

2. Information We Collect (Non-Clients)

When you visit this site, we may collect two types of information:

  • Voluntary Information: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, contact details, and any message you send. We strongly advise against sharing sensitive clinical details (e.g., specific symptoms or history) through this form.

  • Automated Information (Cookies): Our site is hosted by Squarespace, which uses cookies to ensure site security and performance. We also use analytics to see which pages are most helpful to visitors. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information you provide exclusively to:

  • Respond to your initial inquiry for services.

  • Verify your insurance coverage (if provided).

  • Improve the functionality and navigation of our website.

We never sell your data to third parties or use it for non-clinical marketing purposes.

4. Digital Security & Risks

We take your privacy seriously and use SSL encryption (the "lock" icon in your browser) to protect the data sent through our site. However, please be aware that:

  • Standard internet communication and email are not 100% secure.

  • By using our contact form, you acknowledge that there is a small inherent risk in transmitting information over the internet.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external resources (such as mental health directories or crisis hotlines). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

6. Managing Your Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies via the banner on our homepage. You can also set your browser to refuse all cookies, though some parts of the site (like an appointment scheduler) may not function correctly without them.

7. Transition to Client Status

If you decide to move forward with therapy, you will be provided with our full Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) via our secure client portal. That document will outline your HIPAA rights and our clinical confidentiality obligations in much greater detail.