Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Molly Van Rijssen Expressive Counseling, LLC

Effective Date: 16 December 2024

Molly Van Rijssen Expressive Counseling, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with our art therapy and transpersonal counseling services. By engaging with our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

To provide effective services, we may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

• Name, address, phone number, email address, and date of birth.

1.2 Health and Therapy Information:

• Medical history, mental health concerns, goals for therapy, and notes from counseling sessions.

1.3 Payment Information:

• Billing details such as credit card information, insurance information (if applicable), and payment history.

1.4 Technical Information:

• Data about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and cookies, if you use our online services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized art therapy and counseling services.
• Communicate with you regarding appointments, progress, or changes to our services.
• Maintain accurate client records for ethical and legal compliance.
• Process payments and manage billing.
• Improve our services and understand client needs.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

3.1 With Your Consent:

• We may share information with other healthcare providers, family members, or entities, but only with your explicit consent.

3.2 For Legal and Compliance Purposes:

• We may disclose information when required by law, such as in cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or imminent harm to self or others.

3.3 With Service Providers:

• We may engage third-party service providers for administrative tasks (e.g., payment processing) who are bound by confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records.
• Encrypted communication for online interactions.
• Restricted access to your information by authorized personnel only.

5. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Therapy records are maintained in compliance with professional and legal standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and ethical record-keeping obligations.
• Restrictions: Request limitations on how we use your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Online Privacy

If you use our website or online tools, we may collect limited information through cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Please review the policy periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Molly Van Rijssen Expressive Counseling, LLC
8341 S. Sangre De Cristo, Suite 204,
Littleton, CO 80127

By engaging with our art therapy and transpersonal counseling services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.