Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Linda Lovisi-Dwyer, LCSW ('the Practice,' 'I,' 'me,' or 'my') collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this website (lindalovisi-dwyercounseling.com) and related services.

This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. For information about how your protected health information (PHI) is handled as a client, please refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices provided at the start of treatment.

1. Information I Collect

When you complete the contact form or reach out via email or phone, I may collect: your name, email address, phone number, address, and the message you submit. I do not collect sensitive health information through the website contact form.

A. Information You Provide

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which automatically collects certain technical data including your IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is used for site analytics only and governed by Squarespace's privacy policy.

B. Automatically Collected Information

This website uses functional and analytics cookies managed by Squarespace. You may adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

C. Cookies

Information submitted through this website is used solely to respond to your inquiry or consultation request, assess whether my services may be a good fit for your needs, and communicate with you about scheduling. I do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. How I Use Your Information

This website is not a HIPAA-covered platform for the transmission of protected health information (PHI). Do not submit sensitive health details through the contact form. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, all PHI will be handled in compliance with HIPAA through designated secure systems, including a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

3. HIPAA & Client Health Information

  • Squarespace — Website hosting and analytics (squarespace.com/privacy)

  • Email — General inquiry communication; not HIPAA-compliant for PHI

4. Third-Party Services

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date

5. Changes to This Policy

6. Contact

Linda Lovisi-Dwyer, LCSW  |  lindaldwyer@gmail.com  |  347-988-1982