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This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website. This policy is designed to comply with applicable federal and Texas laws, including HIPAA where applicable, and ethical standards of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).

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1. About This Website

This website is owned and operated by Danielle Evans, LPC Associate, supervised by Katie Nix, LPC-S ("the Practice," "we," or "us"). The website is intended to provide general information about therapy services, scheduling, and contact options. It is not intended to provide therapy, diagnosis, or crisis services.

Use of this website does not establish a therapist–client relationship.

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2. Information Collected

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit through this website, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information submitted through contact forms, intake requests, or scheduling tools

This information is used solely to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, or facilitate scheduling.

b. Automatically Collected Information

This website may automatically collect limited, non-identifying information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

This information is used for basic website analytics and functionality and does not personally identify you.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit some website functionality.

We do not use cookies to collect protected health information.

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4. Use and Disclosure of Information

Information collected through this website is used only for legitimate business and clinical communication purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries

• Scheduling consultations or sessions

• Improving website functionality

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing purposes.

Information may be disclosed only when:

• Required by law (e.g., court order, subpoena)

• Necessary to prevent serious harm to you or others

• Required for professional compliance with licensing or ethical obligations

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5. HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)

If you become a client, your protected health information (PHI) will be handled in accordance with HIPAA and Texas state law. Clinical records, billing information, and therapy communications are not stored on this website.

Official clinical records are maintained in a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record (EHR) system.

Please note: Email and website contact forms are not guaranteed to be HIPAA-secure. You are encouraged not to submit sensitive or clinical information through this website.

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6. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services for:

• Scheduling

• Website hosting

• Analytics

These third parties have their own privacy policies and security practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services linked through this site.

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7. Minors

This website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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8. Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information collected through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

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9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about how your data is used

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information

• Request deletion of non-clinical information submitted through the website

Requests may be made using the contact information below.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Danielle Evans, LPC Associate
Supervised by Katie Nix, LPC-S
Email: contact@mentalhealthwithdanielle.org
Phone: 972-698-5518

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This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and reflects ethical and legal standards applicable to Texas mental health professionals under BHEC. It does not replace individualized legal advice.