Privacy Policy

Fireheart Counseling is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.

This policy applies only to information collected through this website. If you become a client, your protected health information is governed by a separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided during the intake process, in accordance with federal and Pennsylvania law. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to info@fireheartcounseling.com

1. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or email Fireheart Counseling, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • General information about your inquiry

Submitting information through this website does not establish a therapeutic relationship.

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, this site may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and security purposes.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to consultation requests or inquiries

  • Provide requested information about services

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Maintain website security

Fireheart Counseling does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and usage patterns. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. Email and Electronic Communication

Please be aware that standard email and website contact forms may not be fully secure. While reasonable efforts are made to protect your information, sensitive or confidential information should not be sent via unsecured email.

If you become a client, secure communication methods (such as a HIPAA-compliant client portal) will be provided.

5. Protected Health Information (PHI)

If you engage in services with Fireheart Counseling, your protected health information is protected under:

  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

  • The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

  • Applicable Pennsylvania confidentiality laws, including the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act

Clients receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices outlining their rights under federal and Pennsylvania law.

6. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Effective 2/26/2026.