Privacy Policy
Stone Ridge Counseling
Effective Date: 12/31/2025

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit www.stoneridgecounseling.com. Our website is intended to provide general information about our practice and services only.

Information We Collect
When you visit our website, limited non-identifying information may be automatically collected through our website hosting platform, Squarespace. This may include IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and time spent on the website. This information is used solely for website functionality, security, and performance.

We do not collect personal or protected health information through this website. Any personal information we collect occurs only when you choose to contact us directly outside of the website, such as by phone or email.

How Information Is Collected
Information is collected through standard website analytics and cookies provided by Squarespace. These tools help us understand general website usage and improve functionality. No information submitted through this website is used to identify individual visitors.

How Information Is Used
Information collected outside of the website may be used to respond to inquiries, provide information about services, communicate administrative updates, and comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations. Website analytics data is used only in aggregate form.

Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information. We do not share collected information without your consent unless we are legally required to do so by law, court order, or other legal obligation. Mobile opt-in data will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for marketing, promotional, or any other purposes.

HIPAA and Confidentiality
When providing mental health services, we comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and follow ethical standards to protect the confidentiality of client information. This website is not intended for therapeutic communication, and visiting this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

Opt-Out and Communication Preferences
If you receive communications from us and wish to opt out of non-essential communications, you may do so by contacting us directly by phone or email. Opt-out requests will be honored promptly, except when communication is legally or administratively required. If you choose to communicate with us via text message (SMS), you may opt out at any time by replying STOP. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard information. However, no website or electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information
Stone Ridge Counseling
Website: www.stoneridgecounseling.com
Phone: 850-478-7800
Email: stoneridgecenter@att.net