Privacy Policy
Last updated August 11th, 2026
Effective Date: August 11, 2026
Embodied Therapy respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website. It does not replace any privacy notices or policies that apply to individuals who become clients of Embodied Therapy.
Information You Provide
If you choose to contact Embodied Therapy through the website contact form, you may provide information such as your:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Information included in your message
This information is used to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about services.
Please do not include sensitive health, clinical, or other confidential information in the website contact form or in ordinary email. While Embodied Therapy uses secure systems to receive and manage communications, the security of information transmitted from your device or email provider cannot be guaranteed.
Information Collected Automatically
This website is hosted by Squarespace. When you visit the site, Squarespace may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as your IP address, browser or device information, pages visited, referring website, and information about how visitors interact with the site.
This information may be used to operate the website, maintain its security, understand website traffic, and improve the website and its content.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function and may provide information about how visitors use the site.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Other cookies may be used for website analytics and performance. Depending on the settings available through your browser or the website's cookie preferences, you may be able to limit or disable certain cookies.
Embodied Therapy does not currently use Google Analytics. If additional analytics services are added in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries and requests for information
Communicate about services or scheduling
Operate, maintain, and improve the website
Understand general website usage and traffic
Maintain the security and integrity of the website
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Embodied Therapy does not sell your personal information.
Service Providers and Third-Party Services
Embodied Therapy uses third-party service providers to operate the website and practice. For example, Squarespace provides website hosting, forms, analytics, and related website services. These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services.
The website may also contain links to third-party services, including services used for scheduling consultations or appointments. If you choose to use a third-party service, information you provide directly to that service is subject to that provider's privacy and security practices.
The website may also contain links to other external websites. Embodied Therapy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.
Protecting Your Information
Embodied Therapy takes reasonable measures to protect information received through this website. However, no website, email system, or method of transmitting information over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For this reason, please avoid sending sensitive health or clinical information through the website contact form or ordinary email.
Website Privacy and Client Confidentiality
Using this website, submitting a contact form, or contacting Embodied Therapy does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship.
If you become a client, additional privacy and confidentiality protections may apply to information collected and maintained as part of your care. Information about those practices is provided separately as appropriate, including through applicable privacy notices and practice documents.
Children's Privacy
This website and Embodied Therapy's services are intended for adults. Embodied Therapy does not knowingly collect personal information through this website from children under the age of 13. If such information is discovered, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.
Your Information
If you have submitted personal information through this website and would like to ask about, correct, or request deletion of that information, you may contact Embodied Therapy using the information below. Some information may need to be retained when required by law or for legitimate business or professional purposes.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services, technology, or applicable requirements. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of information submitted through this website, please contact:
Embodied Therapy
Paula Ackermann, LCSW
paulaackermann@proton.me
Wilmington, North Carolina