1. Overview

Mind by Design Counseling & Consultation, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website to provide information about our services, resources, and offerings.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

PRIVACY POLICY

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide

When you use our contact forms or scheduling tools (including Koalendar), we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Any information you choose to include in messages

Important Notice:

Please do not submit sensitive personal or health information through this website. This website is not a secure or HIPAA-compliant communication platform. Any information submitted may not be protected under HIPAA

B. Automatically Collected Information

We use analytics tools, including:

• Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights)
• Google Search Console

These tools may collect:

• IP address
• Device type
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Referral sources
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C. Email Marketing

If you voluntarily subscribe to communications, we may collect your email through AWeber.

You may unsubscribe at any time.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect site functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule consultations
• Provide information about services
• Improve website performance
• Communicate via email (if opted in)

5. Third-Party Services

We may share information with third-party services necessary to operate our website and services, including:

• Google (Analytics, Search Console, Workspace)
• Koalendar
• AWeber
• Website hosting providers (10Web/WordPress infrastructure)

We do not control how these third parties use or store your data.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However:

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention & Your Rights

We retain information only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes.

You may request to:

• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Request deletion

To do so, contact us at: info@mindbydesignllc.com

8. HIPAA & Confidentiality Notice

This website is not intended for the transmission of protected health information (PHI).

• Submitting information through this website does not create a therapist-client relationship
• Communications through this website are not guaranteed to be secure or confidential

Secure communication methods will be provided only after a formal client relationship is established.

TERMS OF USE

9. No Therapy Relationship

Use of this website, including:

• Reading content
• Submitting forms
• Email communication

Does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship is only formed after:

• Completion of intake procedures
• Signed consent forms
• Mutual agreement to begin treatment

10. Informational Purposes Only

All content on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

It is not:

• Medical advice
• Mental health diagnosis
• A substitute for professional treatment

11. Emergency Disclaimer

This website is not intended for emergency use.

If you are experiencing a crisis:

• Call 911, or
• Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

12. Services & Jurisdiction

• Psychotherapy services are provided only to residents of New Jersey, in accordance with applicable licensing laws
• Non-clinical consultation or coaching services may be available to individuals outside of New Jersey

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of services complies with local laws in your jurisdiction.

13. Minors

Services may be provided to minors with appropriate parental or guardian consent in accordance with applicable laws.

14. Payments & External Products

This website does not process payments directly.

Products may be offered through third-party platforms (e.g., Etsy, Amazon), which have their own terms and privacy policies.

15. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

• Text
• Graphics
• Workbooks
• Digital materials

is the property of Mind by Design Counseling & Consultation, LLC and may not be:

• Copied
• Distributed
• Reproduced

without prior written permission.

16. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Any actions taken based on website content
• Any damages resulting from use of this website

Use of this website is at your own risk.

17. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

19. Contact Information

For questions regarding this policy, contact:

Mind by Design Counseling, New Jersey at:

609-300-6481

info@mindbydesignllc.com