Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 18, 2026
New Leaf Counseling and Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") operates newleafcounselingfl.com ("the website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this Website before a therapeutic relationship is established. If you become a client of New Leaf Counseling, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is governed by a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which will be provided before or at the start of services.
By using the website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
Contact Form Information
When you submit our contact form to schedule an appointment or inquiry, we collect: your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in your message.
This information is used solely for appointment scheduling and responding to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing or share it with third parties.
Please do not include sensitive medical or personal information in your message. The website's contact form and standard email are not secure or HIPAA-compliant methods of communication.
Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical information, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site. This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.
Cookies and Analytics
The website may use essential cookies to support normal functionality. We also use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with the website. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, device and browser type, general geographic location, and how visitors found the website.
This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected through the website to: respond to inquiries, schedule consultations or appointments, communicate with prospective or current clients, improve the Website and visitor experience, and comply with applicable legal, ethical, and professional obligations.
New Leaf Counseling does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
Therapy Services and HIPAA
If you choose to schedule an appointment or receive services, your information is collected and stored through a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record and practice management platform.
Once a therapeutic relationship has been established, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Florida laws.
Clients receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how clinical information is collected, used, stored, and protected throughout the course of treatment.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard the information collected through the website. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. We encourage you to contact us directly by phone (850-361-8262) with sensitive information rather than using the contact form.
Your Rights
You may request the following: access the personal information you have submitted through the website, correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your information unless we are legally or ethically required to retain it, and ask questions about how your information is collected or used.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@newleafcounselingfl.com or (850-361-8262).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information collected through this Website is handled, please contact:
Ruthann Maddox, MS, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
New Leaf Counseling and Consulting PLLC, 7901 4th St N #STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL, 33702, USA
Email: info@newleafcounselingfl.com | Phone: 850-361-8262