Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

Thornfield Counseling respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how it's used, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect
When you use the contact form on this site, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details you choose to share about what brings you here. We do not require you to share sensitive health information through this website, and we encourage you to keep initial inquiries general, saving specific clinical details for your first appointment.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information you submit solely to respond to your inquiry and, if you choose to move forward, to schedule and prepare for your first appointment. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Website Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand general visitor patterns, such as which pages are viewed and how visitors found the site. This tool collects anonymized, aggregate data and does not identify you personally. You can learn more about Google's data practices at policies.google.com/privacy.

Third-Party Service Providers
This site's contact form is hosted through Squarespace. These providers may process your information on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it.

Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information submitted through this site, including secure transmission via SSL encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

A Note on Minors
Ginny works with clients as young as ninth grade. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian assist you in reaching out through this website.

Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.

Contact and Complaints
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your information has been handled, please reach out through the contact form on this site. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint.