Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 1/1/2026

Last Updated: 2/1/2026

At Collecting Hope, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how it's used, and your rights regarding that information.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide: When you book a session, schedule a discovery call, or contact me, I collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you share during intake forms or sessions

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit this website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and cookies.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

  • Schedule and conduct healing sessions

  • Communicate with you about appointments, payments, and services

  • Send occasional updates about offerings (you can unsubscribe anytime)

  • Improve my services and website experience

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Session information and client records are stored securely and are not shared except as required by law.

Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party services that may collect or process your information:

  • Calendly for scheduling

  • [Stripe/PayPal/Square] for payment processing

  • [Zoom] for virtual sessions

  • [Squarespace] for website hosting

  • [Google Analytics] for website analytics

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information I have about you

  • Request corrections to your information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact me at [your email].

Confidentiality of Sessions

While this is not clinical therapy and is not bound by HIPAA, I treat all session content and client information as confidential. I do not share what happens in sessions except:

  • With your written consent

  • If required by law

  • If there is an imminent risk of harm to you or others

Children's Privacy

My services are not intended for individuals under 18. I do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of my services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact me at:

Email: hi@annalongstokes.com
Website: collectinghope.com