WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
Wayfinder Counseling VT
Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 14th 2026
Wayfinder Counseling VT respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
This Privacy Policy applies to the public website for Wayfinder Counseling VT.
It is separate from the Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how protected health information is handled in connection with clinical services.
Information You Choose to Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
Contact Wayfinder Counseling VT by email
Request or schedule a consultation
Complete a website inquiry or contact form, if available
Communicate with Wayfinder Counseling VT about services
This information may include your name, email address, telephone number, preferred contact method, scheduling information, and general information about the service you are seeking.
Please do not submit detailed clinical, medical, diagnostic, or other highly sensitive information through an ordinary website contact form or unsecured email.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site and its website provider, Squarespace, may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site. This may include information such as:
IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Approximate location derived from technical information
Date and time of visits
Cookie or similar technology information
Squarespace uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, protect, evaluate, and improve its services.
How Information May Be Used
Information collected through the website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule or coordinate consultations
Provide information about services
Maintain and improve the website
Understand general website usage
Protect the security and functionality of the website
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Wayfinder Counseling VT does not sell personal information.
Scheduling and Third-Party Services
This website may link to or use third-party services for functions such as scheduling, secure client communication, payment processing, telehealth, or website hosting.
Information submitted directly through a third-party service is also subject to that provider’s privacy and security practices.
Consultation scheduling is provided through SimplePractice a secure platform.
Wayfinder Counseling VT takes care to select services appropriate to the information being handled, but no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Health Information and Website Tracking
The public website is not intended to function as a clinical record or patient portal.
If Wayfinder Counseling VT is acting as a HIPAA-covered provider, protected health information is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy requirements and the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Website technologies that collect or transmit protected health information must be used in a manner consistent with HIPAA. HHS specifically notes that appointment information, identifying information, and health-related information transmitted through certain website technologies can create HIPAA obligations.
For this reason, visitors should avoid entering sensitive clinical information into ordinary public website forms unless specifically directed to a secure service.
Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, preferences, and site analytics.
You may be able to control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Certain website functions may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
You may also manage certain cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on this website.
Email is convenient but may not always be a secure or appropriate method for communicating sensitive clinical information.
Please use email primarily for general questions, scheduling, and administrative matters unless another communication method has been arranged.
Children and Minors
This website is intended primarily for adults seeking information about counseling services for themselves or their families.
Wayfinder Counseling VT does not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children through the public website.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Wayfinder Counseling VT is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or content of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top of the policy will reflect the most recent revision.
Questions About Website Privacy
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Melanie Bouchard, Licensed Psychologist–Master
Wayfinder Counseling VT
75 Talcott Road, Suite 50
Williston, Vermont 05495
802-382-7102
melanie@wayfindercounselingvt.com
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