Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Authentically Thrive Therapy ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Clinton Cretcher, AMFT #153972, handles information collected through the website clintoncretchertherapy.com (the "Website").

This policy applies to the Website only. It does not govern the collection or use of protected health information (PHI) as part of a therapeutic relationship. Clients who enter into a therapeutic relationship with Clinton Cretcher, AMFT receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) as required by HIPAA.

Information We Collect

This Website does not require you to create an account or log in. We may collect the following information:

• Contact information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you send an inquiry via email or through a contact form.
• Scheduling information submitted through our third-party booking platform, SimplePractice. SimplePractice has its own privacy policy and HIPAA-compliant data practices. We encourage you to review SimplePractice's privacy policy at simplepractice.com/privacy-policy.
• Usage data collected automatically by hosting and analytics services (such as page views, browser type, and referring URLs). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

How We Use Information

Information you provide is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry or schedule a consultation
• Communicate with you about your interest in services
• Improve the Website's content and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

This Website uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:

• SimplePractice, HIPAA-compliant practice management and scheduling platform
• Google Fonts, Font delivery service (no personal data collected beyond standard server logs)

Cookies

This Website does not use tracking cookies or advertising pixels. Standard server log files may record your IP address and browser information as part of normal web server operation.

Note Regarding Mental Health Information

This Website is informational in nature. Submitting a contact inquiry or scheduling a consultation does not establish a therapeutic relationship or create any HIPAA-protected relationship. Protected health information is governed by a separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided to clients at the start of services.

If you are in a mental health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Your Rights (California Residents)

As a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information has been collected, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cretcherclinton@gmail.com.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Clinton Cretcher, AMFT
Authentically Thrive Therapy
cretcherclinton@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.