Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2025
Overview
Jill Ansell, MFA, MA, LPCC (“Dakinivision,” “I,” “me”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information I Collect
Website Visitors
When you visit this website, I may collect:
- Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms (name, email, message)
- Standard web analytics data (pages visited, browser type, referring site)
Therapy Clients
As a therapy client, I collect additional information necessary for treatment, including:
- Contact information (name, address, phone, email)
- Health and mental health history
- Treatment notes and records
- Insurance and billing information (if applicable)
- Emergency contact information
Confidentiality of Therapy Records
Your therapy records are protected by state and federal law, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations. I will not disclose your protected health information without your written authorization except as required or permitted by law.
Exceptions to confidentiality include:
- Imminent danger to yourself or others
- Suspected abuse or neglect of children, elderly, or vulnerable adults
- Court orders or legal proceedings as required by law
- As otherwise required by New Mexico state law
Telehealth & Online Sessions
All therapy sessions are conducted via secure video conferencing (Google Meet). While I take reasonable precautions to protect your privacy during online sessions, please be aware that:
- You are responsible for ensuring you are in a private location during sessions
- Electronic communications carry inherent risks to privacy
- I use commercially reasonable security measures to protect session confidentiality
- Sessions are not recorded
Email & Electronic Communication
Email and contact form submissions are not considered secure or HIPAA-compliant methods of communication. Please do not include sensitive health information in emails or contact form messages. These channels are appropriate for scheduling and general inquiries only.
Payment Information
Payment processing is handled through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. I do not store your credit card information on this website. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your payment data.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services:
- Calendly — for appointment scheduling
- Stripe — for payment processing
- Google Meet — for video sessions
- Vercel — for website hosting
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal and health information
- Request corrections to your records
- Request restrictions on how your information is used
- Receive a copy of your records
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me at dakinivision@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.