Privacy Policy

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website, submit a contact form, subscribe to updates, request services, or participate in online therapy or wellness-related services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website and related online services. It does not replace the required Notice of Privacy Practices provided to therapy clients regarding protected health information under applicable health privacy laws, including HIPAA where applicable. HIPAA-covered providers are generally required to provide a Notice of Privacy Practices explaining client rights and how protected health information may be used and disclosed.

Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use this website or services, Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness may collect:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact forms
Appointment request details
Newsletter or email subscription information
Billing or payment-related information, if applicable
Telehealth-related information, if applicable
Technical website information, such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage data

Please avoid submitting sensitive clinical, mental health, emergency, or confidential information through website contact forms, email, or other non-secure communication channels unless specifically instructed to do so.

How Information May Be Used

Information may be used to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule consultations or appointments
Provide therapy, telehealth, wellness, or related services
Send requested updates, newsletters, or practice announcements
Manage client communication
Process billing or administrative tasks
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal, ethical, professional, or regulatory obligations

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness does not sell personal information.

Contact Forms and Email Communication

Information submitted through this website’s contact form or by email may not be fully secure. By submitting information through the website, you acknowledge that electronic communication can carry privacy risks.

Submitting a contact form does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapist-client relationship is only established after appropriate intake, consent, and confirmation by Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, crisis, or immediate safety concern, do not use this website or contact form. Call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Telehealth and Online Services

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness may offer telehealth or online therapy services. Telehealth appointments, messages, and related health or billing information may be protected by HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws. HHS states that telehealth services provided by covered health care providers must use platforms and practices that protect secure communications and data storage.

Clients are encouraged to participate in telehealth sessions from a private location, use a secure internet connection, and limit nearby devices or people that could overhear or record the session. HHS also recommends choosing a private location and turning off devices that may overhear a telehealth appointment.

Newsletters and Marketing Communications

If newsletters, email updates, or other communications are offered, you may choose to subscribe by providing your contact information. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness directly.

Newsletter or marketing communications are not a substitute for therapy, crisis support, diagnosis, or treatment.

Website Analytics and Cookies

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, improve functionality, and support basic website performance.

These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, device type, browser type, and general location information. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used.

How Information Is Shared

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness may share information only when necessary and appropriate, such as:

With service providers who help operate the website, scheduling systems, email platforms, billing systems, telehealth platforms, or administrative tools
When required by law, court order, subpoena, or legal process
When necessary to protect safety
With consent or authorization from the client or website visitor
As otherwise described in the Notice of Privacy Practices provided to therapy clients

For therapy clients, protected health information is handled according to applicable privacy laws, professional ethics, and the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Data Security

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, email system, online form, or digital communication method can be guaranteed completely secure. Users should use discretion when submitting personal or sensitive information online.

Breach Notification

If a privacy or security incident occurs that affects protected or personal information, Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness will follow applicable legal and ethical notification requirements. HHS model privacy language notes that covered providers must notify individuals promptly if a breach compromises the privacy or security of protected health information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your relationship with Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness and applicable law, you may have rights to:

Request access to your information
Request correction of certain information
Request limits on certain uses or disclosures
Request confidential communications
Withdraw certain permissions, where applicable
Ask questions about how your information is used
File a privacy complaint without retaliation

Therapy clients may have additional rights described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, scheduling tools, telehealth tools, payment processors, or external resources. Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or platforms.

Children and Minors

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children without appropriate parent or guardian consent. Services for minors, if offered, are handled according to applicable laws, ethical requirements, and informed consent procedures.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices, please contact:

Danica Branch Therapy and Wellness