Effective Date: 1/7/2026

 

Becca Berard, LMFT (“Practice,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.

 

Information Collected

This website may collect limited personal information when you:

 

• Submit a contact form

• Request an appointment or consultation

• Communicate via email or embedded scheduling tools

 

Information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, and any message you choose to share. This website may also collect non-identifying information such as browser type, device, or pages visited, through standard analytics tools.

 

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website is used to:

 

• Respond to inquiries

• Communicate about services

• Improve website functionality and user experience

 

Personal information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Confidentiality and Therapy Services

Submitting information through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Confidentiality protections under HIPAA apply only once therapy services have formally begun and informed consent has been completed.

 

Please do not submit sensitive or confidential clinical information through website forms or email.

 

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services such as:

 

• Website hosting platforms

• Scheduling tools

• Analytics services

These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Reasonable efforts are made to work with reputable vendors that prioritize data security.

 

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze traffic and improve performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

 

Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are taken to protect personal information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission is guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

Your Rights

You may request to:

 

• Access or update your personal information

• Request deletion of information you have submitted

 

To make a request, please contact me using the information below.

 

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact beccaberard.lmft@gmail.com