Privacy Policy

Effective Date of this Notice: March 21, 2025

Revised Date: July 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Inspired Light Counseling & Wellness, LLC, (referred to as the Business in this document) collects, uses, and protects your information collected through this Website: www.inspiredlightcounseling.com. It also explains your rights and how applicable laws protect your data.

This Privacy Policy only applies to data collected through this Website. It does not apply to information shared during counseling sessions, which is protected by HIPAA and the state confidentiality laws of Georgia.

This Privacy Policy applies for any Device you use to access the Website, including your computer, mobile phone, digital tablet, etc.

By using the Website, you are agreeing to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Definitions (for the purposes of this Privacy Policy). These definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in a singular or plural format.

  • Analytics or Website Analytics is the process of measuring, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data about the Website’s traffic and user behavior.

  • Business or the Business refers to Inspired Light Counseling & Wellness, LLC, located at 1287 Marks Church Road, Augusta, GA 30909.

  • Consent means your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous agreement to the processing of your personal data for a particular purpose.

  • Contact Form refers to a section of the Website that allows visitors to easily submit inquiries, questions, or request an appointment directly to the Business.

  • Cookie or Cookies are small text files placed on your Device. They are used to store details of your browsing history on the Website and to personalize your browsing experience. You can manage your Cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  • Data Controller is the entity (Inspired Light Counseling & Wellness, LLC) that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

  • Device means any equipment used to access the Website on such as, a computer, a mobile phone, or a digital tablet.

  • Email or Newsletter Subscription is an optional service you may opt into, where you receive periodic updates, insights, or announcements via email.

  • Personal Data or Personal Information is any information that can be used to identify or describe a specific individual. This includes, but is not limited to: name, email address, or phone number.

  • Third-Party Services refer to external companies or platforms that are not owned or operated by the Business, but are used to support the Website’s functionality or Analytics (ex. Squarespace, Google Analytics).

  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically either generated by your use of the Website or from the Website’s infrastructure itself. This includes, but is not limited to: IP addresses, browser Cookies, and geolocation data.

  • User, Visitor, You, or Your means the individual accessing or using the Website.

  • Web Beacons are small invisible electronic files embedded on a webpage that track user activity.

  • Website or the Website refers to www.inspiredlightcounseling.com

 

Types of Data Collected

a) Personal Data (information you provide directly) is collected when you complete the Contact Form on the Website. This information includes, but is not limited to your:

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Subject Line

  • Any message or information you include

b) Usage Data (information collected automatically) is collected through Cookies and Analytics tools when you access the Website on any Device. This information may include:

  • Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (IP address)

  • Browser type

  • Browser version

  • Device type and unique identifier

  • The time and date of your visit

  • The specific pages of the Website you visit

  • The time spent on those pages

  • Referral Sources

This data is collected through Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics, which use Cookies and similar technologies (please reference the Cookies and Tracking Technology section of this Privacy Policy for additional information).

Use of Your Data

The Data Controller may use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries submitted via the Contact Form

  • Improve the Website and user experience

  • Monitor traffic and the Website’s performance (via Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics)

  • Send email newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)

  • Personalize your experience on the Website

  • Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes

 

Retention of Your Data

The Data Controller retains your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

The Data Controller also retains Usage Data for Analytic purposes and to improve the functionality of the Website.

 

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

The Data Controller may disclose your personal data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation if it is a valid request by a public authority (a court or government agency)

  • Protect and defend the rights or property of The Business

  • Protect against legal liability

 

Data Sharing and Third Parties

The Data Controller will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

The Data Controller may share website data with:

  • Squarespace (the Website’s hosting platform) which stores Contact Form submissions and provides Analytics

  • Google Analytics, which helps the Data Controller understand how visitors interact with the Website

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and are required to keep your data secure.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses Cookies in order to:

  • Track website usage

  • Analyze traffic sources

  • Provide insights on user’s behavior while on the Website

  • Maintain security and functionality

  • Store certain information for a more personalized experience

The Website uses both Essential and Non-Essential Cookies.

Essential Cookies (required for the Site’s core functionality) are always active and do not require your consent.

Non-Essential Cookies are used for:

  • Analytics (to track visitor behavior and website traffic)

  • Performance (optimize website speed and responsiveness)

A Cookie banner is displayed to users upon visiting the Site, which allows you to accept or manage your preferences for non-essential cookies. You can make adjustments to Non-Essential Cookies through your browser settings.

For more information on Google Analytics Cookies, visit here.

The Website uses both Persistent and Session Cookies.

Persistent Cookies are used to create a more personalized user experience and to avoid you having to re-enter your preferences every time you use the Website. They also play a role in Analytics and performance tracking, which helps the Website understand how visitors interact with the Website. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal device until a specified expiration date.

Session Cookies are used on the Website to enable you to use some of the features and remember choices made during your browsing session. They are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

If you do not accept Non-Essential Cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of the Website. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse Cookies, the Website may use Cookies.

Other Tracking Technology

Web Beacons are used by the Data Controller to count users who have visited pages on the Website and for other related statistics.

The Website does not use tracking tools for advertising purposes. Google Analytics is used solely for internal reporting and website optimization. To opt out of Google Analytics, you may visit here.

 

Data Security

The security of your personal data is important to the Business and the Data Controller takes commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Squarespace provides SSL encryption and secure storage of Contact Form submissions. No online method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; therefore, the Data Controller cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

Requests to Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, or ask that the Website assist you in doing so. You may also request a copy of the personal information that was submitted via the Contact Form.

To request a correction, deletion, or copy of your personal information you may contact the Data Controller, at the email address provided at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.

Please note that the Website may need to retain certain information when the Website has a legal obligation to do so.

If you are a resident of California or a resident of the EU, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact the Data Controller using the email address provided at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.

 

External Links

The Website contains links to other sites that are not owned or operated by the Business.

The Website has no control and is not responsible for any content, privacy policies or practices, of any third party services or sites.

If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. The Website recommends that you review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

 

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18 and the Website does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under this age. By using the Website, you are acknowledging that you are at least 18 years old. If the Website becomes aware that it has collected information from anyone under the age of 18, the Website will take steps to remove that information from the Website’s servers.

 

Privacy Policy Updates and Revisions

The Business reserves the right to make updates to this Privacy Policy at any time. The most updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Changes to this Privacy Policy become effective when they are posted on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

 

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, you may contact: Becca Morris, at: becca@inspiredlightcounseling.com. This includes any questions related to Cookies or your Cookie preferences, which are managed through the Cookie banner shown on this Website.