1. Introduction
Dr. Julie Smith-Yliniemi Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Professional or organizational affiliation
- Information provided through our contact form or email correspondence
- Information related to counseling, speaking, or consulting engagements
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Referring website addresses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Communicate with you about our services, events, and updates
- Fulfill and manage counseling, speaking, and consulting engagements
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and professional obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website or business, subject to confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Protection of rights: to protect the rights, property, or safety of Dr. Julie Smith-Yliniemi Consulting, our clients, or others
- Consent: with your explicit consent for any other purpose
Clinical counseling records are handled separately under applicable confidentiality laws (including HIPAA where it applies) and the terms of your counseling agreement.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt-out: opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. You will be shown a warning before being taken to an external site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Dr. Julie Smith-Yliniemi Consulting
Email: julieyliniemi4@gmail.com
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