Privacy Policy

Privacy PolicyEffective Date: May 17, 2026

Welcome to Rooted Hope Counseling and Consulting, PLC.

 

Your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information are of the utmost importance to me. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website, www.rootedhopecounseling.com.

 

1. Information Collected on This Website

 

When you use this website, I may collect two types of information:

Personal Information You Provide: If you fill out my contact form, you voluntarily provide me with your name, email address, and phone number so that I can respond to your inquiry.

 

Automated Information (Cookies): Like most websites, this site uses cookies through Wix to analyze website traffic, optimize your browsing experience, and ensure the site runs securely.

 

2. How Your Information is Used

The information you submit through the contact form is used strictly to communicate with you about my counseling, supervision, or consulting services. I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

3. Separation of Health Records (SimplePractice)Please note that this website is used purely for informational purposes and initial inquiries. It is not used to store clinical notes, medical records, or formal client scheduling. Once you become an active client, all official intake paperwork, scheduling, payment processing, and telehealth sessions are conducted through SimplePractice, a secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic health record system

 

.4. Data SecurityI implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information submitted to me through this website. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I advise against sending highly sensitive clinical or personal trauma details through the website contact form.

 

5. Your RightsDepending on your location, you have the right to request access to the personal data I hold about you, request corrections, or ask that your contact details be deleted from my website records.

 

6. Updates to This PolicyI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practice or relevant legal regulations. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with a revised effective date.

 

7. Contact InformationIf you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

Email: Shannon@rootedhopecounseling.com

Phone: (479) 397-0568

Address: 19 E Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701