Privacy Policy
Last updated June 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how the private practice of Darice Funk, LMFT ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal information obtained from visitors to this website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
Please note that this policy applies solely to information collected through this website and does not govern the confidential clinical information shared within a therapeutic relationship, which is protected under HIPAA and state confidentiality laws (detailed separately in our Notice of Privacy Practices).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information when you visit our website:
Personal Information Voluntarily Provided: This includes any information you explicitly choose to submit through our contact forms, intake requests, or email links, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message content.
Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, our hosting platform (Squarespace) may automatically log basic, non-identifying technical data when you browse, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and the specific pages you visit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through this website strictly to:
Respond to your direct inquiries, scheduling requests, or questions.
Maintain, optimize, and secure the performance of this website.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We only share data with trusted service providers (such as our website host or secure email provider) as necessary to run this site and communicate with you, or if strictly required by law.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses standard cookies to ensure essential site functionality and to analyze anonymous traffic patterns (such as which pages are visited most frequently). You can adjust your personal web browser settings to refuse cookies, though doing so might cause certain features of the website to function incorrectly.
Please note that our system does not alter its behavior or respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals, as a universal technological standard for these signals does not currently exist.
4. Reviewing or Changing Your Information
If you have submitted personal information through a form on this website and would like to review, update, or request the deletion of that information, please contact us directly using the contact details provided on this site.
5. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected immediately on this page by updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Darice Funk, LMFT
darice@daricefunklmft.com
(408) 430-2595