Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Threads of Gold Counseling, pllc (“the Practice,” “I,” or “me”) collects, uses, and protects information you provide through this website (threadsofgoldcounseling.com). This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website only. Protected health information (PHI) shared in the context of clinical care is governed separately, under Colorado law and the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices provided to clients as part of intake.

Information collected

This website collects the following categories of information:

• Information you submit voluntarily: name, email address, phone number, or other details provided through the consultation scheduling tool, contact forms, or email correspondence.
• Automatically collected information: standard web analytics data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This information is used to understand how the site is used and to improve it.
• Cookies: the site uses cookies for basic functionality and anonymous analytics. It does not use cookies for behavioral advertising or third-party marketing.

How information is used

Information submitted through this website is used to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
• Provide the services you request
• Send administrative communications (appointment confirmations, intake materials, etc.)
• Maintain and improve the website
• Comply with legal obligations

Information submitted through the website is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third parties and service providers

The website uses third-party services to operate. These may include:

• The scheduling platform used to book consultations (Calendly)
• Web hosting and deployment infrastructure (Vercel)
• Analytics providers (if used, configured to respect user privacy)

These providers have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms. Information is shared with these providers only as necessary to operate the services.

Clinical communication and PHI

Protected health information (PHI) — including clinical notes, treatment details, diagnoses, or anything discussed during sessions — is handled separately from website data. PHI is governed by Colorado mental health privacy law, HIPAA where applicable, and the Notice of Privacy Practices provided at intake. Clients should not send PHI through the website contact form or general email. For clinical communication, secure channels are established during intake.

Data retention and security

Information submitted through the website is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required by law. Reasonable technical and administrative measures are used to protect information from unauthorized access, but no system is perfectly secure.

Your rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of information submitted through this website by contacting the Practice directly. Requests are handled in accordance with applicable law.

Children

This website is not directed to children under 13. The Practice does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through the website.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date at the top of the page.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to the Practice at the email in the contact block below.