Last updated July 29, 2026
Through the Woods Counseling, LLC ("the Practice") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice explains how the Practice collects, uses, shares, and protects consumer health data through this website, as required by the Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMDA).
This Notice applies to information collected through this website before a therapeutic relationship has been established. If you become a client of the Practice, your protected health information (PHI) will be governed by applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices provided during the intake process.
What Is Consumer Health Data?
Consumer health data is personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to you and identifies your past, present, or future physical or mental health status.
Examples may include information indicating that you are seeking psychotherapy or mental health services, appointment requests, or other information you voluntarily provide through this website.
Categories of Consumer Health Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with this website, the Practice may collect:
Your name, email address, telephone number, or other contact information
Information you voluntarily provide when contacting the Practice or requesting an appointment, including information relating to your interest in psychotherapy or mental health services
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, website activity, and information collected through cookies or analytics tools
Information reasonably necessary to communicate with you regarding requested services.
The Practice does not intentionally collect precise location information, biometric data, genetic data, reproductive health information, or similar sensitive consumer health data through this website.
Sources of Consumer Health Data
Consumer health data may be collected:
Directly from you when you complete a contact form, request an appointment, send an email, or otherwise communicate with the Practice
Automatically through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies used to improve website functionality and performance.
Why We Collect Consumer Health Data
The Practice may use consumer health data to:
Respond to your inquiries
Communicate regarding requested services
Schedule consultations or appointments
Operate, maintain, and improve the website
Maintain the security and integrity of the website
Comply with applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations.
How Consumer Health Data May Be Shared
The Practice may share consumer health data only as reasonably necessary to operate the practice and provide requested services.
This may include trusted service providers that assist with:
Website hosting
Website analytics
Appointment scheduling
Secure client communications
Electronic forms and signatures
Payment processing
Electronic health record and practice management services.
Examples of these providers may include Squarespace, SimplePractice, Stripe, and Google Analytics.
Consumer health data may also be disclosed when required or permitted by applicable law, including compliance with legal process or protection against fraud or security threats.
The Practice does not sell consumer health data.
The Practice does not use consumer health data for advertising based on your health information.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, including Washington law, you may have the right to:
Confirm whether the Practice collects consumer health data about you
Access certain consumer health data collected about you
Request deletion of consumer health data, subject to legal exceptions
Withdraw consent where consent is required
Appeal the denial of certain privacy requests where required by law.
To exercise these rights, please contact the Practice using the contact information below. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
Data Security
The Practice uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect consumer health data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Notice
The Practice may update this Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Nikki Kasparovics at Through the Woods Counseling, LLC
Email: nikki@throughthewoodstogether.com
Fort Collins, Colorado