Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Business Name: The Anti-Optimist Therapist, PLLC
Contact Email: april@theantioptimisttherapist.com
Location: Midvale, Utah

SECTION 1: WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information on this website. It applies to general visitors, potential clients, and subscribers. 1. Information We Collect We may collect non-sensitive personal information such as: Name, email, and phone number (via contact forms or newsletter sign-up) Anonymous website data (via cookies or analytics tools) We do not collect or store protected health information (PHI) through this public website. If you are a therapy client, you will be referred to a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for any health-related communications. 2. How We Use Non-PHI Data To respond to general inquiries To send newsletters (if you opt in) To improve user experience on the website We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. 3. Third-Party Services We may use secure, third-party platforms to support our services: Client Portal (e.g., SimplePractice) Email marketing platforms (for non-clinical education only) Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics for anonymized tracking) These platforms may have their own privacy policies and legal protections.

SECTION 2: NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (HIPAA) This section outlines how your protected health information (PHI) is used and disclosed if you become a therapy client under The Anti-Optimist Therapist, PLLC. This is in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 1. Your Protected Health Information PHI includes any information related to your health, treatment, or payment for healthcare that identifies you. Examples: Session notes Diagnoses Billing information Appointment history 2. How Your PHI May Be Used Without Authorization Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your care Payment: To bill you or your insurance provider (if applicable) Healthcare Operations: For quality improvement, legal compliance, or administrative purposes As Required by Law: For legal proceedings, health oversight, or public health reporting 3. Uses That Require Written Authorization We will obtain your explicit consent before: Releasing information to third parties not involved in your care Using PHI for marketing or testimonials Disclosing notes from psychotherapy sessions (except as required by law) You may revoke consent at any time in writing. 4. Your Rights as a Client You have the right to: Request a copy of your records Correct inaccurate information Request a restriction on certain uses Ask for confidential communication File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights were violated To exercise these rights, please contact us at: 📧 april@theantioptimisttherapist.com 📍 1042 Fort Union Boulevard, #1029, Midvale, Utah 84047 5. Data Protection We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for all therapy-related communication, documentation, and billing. No PHI is collected through email or website contact forms. 6. Questions or Complaints If you have any concerns about your privacy, you may contact our office directly. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) without retaliation. 7. Updates to This Policy This policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal or business practices. Any updates will be posted to this page with the new effective date. Summary General visitors may browse this site or join our newsletter without submitting health data. Therapy clients are protected under HIPAA. Coaching and digital product clients are handled under a separate business entity, with appropriate data handling.