Lauren Wohl, LCSW Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Personal Information Online

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when you visit or interact with my website or blog. As defined under U.S. privacy and data protection laws, PII includes any information that can identify, contact, or locate an individual, either on its own or when combined with other data.

Please take a moment to read this policy carefully to understand my data practices and how your information is managed in accordance with my site’s operations.

Information I Collect

I may request personal information from you when you fill out a form or interact with other features on my site. This could include:

Name
Email address
Other contact details relevant to your user experience

When I Collect Data

Your information is collected when you:

Fill out a form
Interact with my website or services

How I Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used to:

Enhance and personalize your browsing experience
Respond to service inquiries
Improve website functionality and user engagement

How I Safeguard Your Data

I take your data security seriously. While I don’t process payments directly or request credit card information, I use standard security measures including:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Regular malware scanning
Secure networks with limited access for authorized personnel only

Do I Use Cookies?

Yes. My website uses cookies to:

Understand your preferences for future visits
Monitor site traffic and interaction for improved functionality
Store session data

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some features or user experience on my site.

Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with outside parties unless:

It’s required to operate my website or deliver services
You have been notified in advance
It’s necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect user safety

Non-personally identifiable visitor data may be used for marketing or advertising purposes.

Third-Party Links

Occasionally, I may include links to external products or services. These third-party sites have independent privacy policies, and I am not responsible for their content or data practices. I welcome any feedback on such sites to maintain site integrity.

Google Services

My site uses Google and may implement Google Analytics features, including:

Demographics & Interests Reporting
Remarketing with Google tools
Integration with third-party tracking (e.g., DoubleClick cookies)

Google uses cookies to deliver targeted ads based on your online behavior. You can opt-out via:

Google Ads Settings
Network Advertising Initiative
Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool

Compliance with CalOPPA

In accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):

Users can visit my site anonymously
My Privacy Policy link is clearly labeled and easily accessible
I will notify users of policy updates via this page
You can update your personal data by contacting me via email

Do Not Track Signals

I respect "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser settings. When enabled, I:

Refrain from tracking or placing cookies
Do not allow third-party behavioral tracking

Children’s Privacy – COPPA Compliance

My site is not designed for or marketed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Fair Information Practices

I adhere to the Fair Information Practices Principles, which are the foundation of U.S. privacy law. In the event of a data breach, users will be notified:

Via an on-site notification
Within 7 business days

I support the Individual Redress Principle, allowing users to pursue legal rights against non-compliant data processors.

CAN-SPAM Compliance

In alignment with the CAN-SPAM Act, I collect your email address to:

Share updates, respond to questions, or fulfill requests

I promise to:

Avoid misleading subject lines or email addresses
Clearly identify promotional messages
Include my physical business address
Provide an easy way to opt out of future emails

To unsubscribe, follow the link at the bottom of our emails or email me directly, and I’ll remove you promptly.