Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 26, 2026
Path Forward Counseling respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used when you visit this website.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Path Forward Counseling website. It does not describe the privacy practices that apply to psychotherapy services or clinical records.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information through the website's contact form, including your:
First and last name
Email address
Message or inquiry
Preference to receive news and updates from Path Forward Counseling
The contact form is intended for general inquiries and appointment requests. Please do not submit sensitive health, clinical, or emergency information through the website contact form.
Submitting an inquiry through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Contact Form and Communications
Path Forward Counseling uses Squarespace to host this website and process website forms. Information submitted through the contact form may be stored within Squarespace and sent to Path Forward Counseling by email so that we can review and respond to your inquiry.
Information you submit through the contact form is used for purposes such as responding to questions, communicating about services, and addressing appointment requests.
If you voluntarily select the option to receive news and updates, your contact information may also be used to send those communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing or informational emails at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in those communications.
Website Analytics and Technical Information
This website uses Squarespace's built-in analytics and activity information to help Path Forward Counseling understand how visitors use the website and improve its content and functionality.
Depending on your browser, device, cookie preferences, and Squarespace's services, technical information may include information such as browser or device type, pages visited, referring pages or websites, general location information derived from an IP address, and information about interactions with the website.
Path Forward Counseling does not currently use Google Analytics or advertising pixels on this website.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics, and user preferences.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Other, non-essential cookies may be used for analytics or related purposes.
Visitors may accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage individual cookie preferences through the website's cookie controls. Cookie preferences can also be changed later using the Cookie Preferences control available on the website.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features, but declining non-essential cookies should not prevent access to the primary content of the website.
Google reCAPTCHA
The contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect the website from spam, automated submissions, and abuse. Use of reCAPTCHA may involve the collection of technical information by Google in accordance with Google's applicable privacy practices and terms.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website
Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
Communicate with individuals who contact Path Forward Counseling
Send news and updates when a visitor has chosen to receive them
Understand general website usage and performance
Detect or prevent spam, abuse, security threats, or fraudulent activity
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Path Forward Counseling does not sell personal information collected through this website.
Service Providers and Disclosure of Information
Information may be processed by service providers necessary to operate the website and its features. These currently include Squarespace, which provides website hosting, forms, analytics, and related website services, and Google, which provides reCAPTCHA.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal process, protect the security or integrity of the website, or protect the rights and safety of Path Forward Counseling or others.
Data Security
Path Forward Counseling takes reasonable measures to protect information collected through the website. The website uses SSL encryption for data transmitted between visitors and the website.
However, no website, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For that reason, visitors should not use the website contact form to transmit sensitive clinical or health information.
Psychotherapy and Protected Health Information
This website Privacy Policy is separate from the privacy practices that apply when you receive psychotherapy services from Path Forward Counseling.
Clinical information and records created or maintained as part of psychotherapy services are handled according to applicable professional, ethical, privacy, and health-information requirements. Clients may receive separate privacy notices and practice documents governing clinical services.
The public website contact form is not intended for clinical communication, emergencies, crisis communication, or the transmission of protected health information.
Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Following a link to another website means that the privacy practices of that third party may apply.
Path Forward Counseling does not control the privacy practices, content, or security of independently operated third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
This website is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children through its general contact or marketing features. Parents or legal guardians seeking information about services for a minor may contact Path Forward Counseling using the general contact options provided on the website.
Your Choices
You may choose not to provide personal information through the website.
You may also:
Decline non-essential cookies
Manage or change your cookie preferences
Choose whether to subscribe to news and updates
Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Contact Path Forward Counseling with questions about information you have submitted through the website
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Path Forward Counseling may update this Privacy Policy as website features, services, technology, or privacy practices change. When material changes are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated.
Questions About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information you have submitted through the website, please contact:
Path Forward Counseling
Florida
admin@pathforwardcounselingfl.com