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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for chrismcclung.com

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025

  1. Introduction

Welcome to chrismcclung.com. This website is owned and operated by Christopher McClung, LMFT-Associate, under the supervision of Dr. Tim Parker, LMFT-S.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or interact with its features.

Important: This Privacy Policy applies only to the public website chrismcclung.com. It does not govern information collected during therapy services. If you become a client, you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) that explains how your protected health information is used and protected under HIPAA during treatment.

This website is intended for general informational purposes only and is not designed to collect or transmit protected health information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

  1. Information Collected Through This Website

This website itself does not collect personally identifiable or health-related information.

When you visit chrismcclung.com, limited technical data is automatically collected by WordPress.com and related analytics tools, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and referral sources
  • Standard cookies used for performance and functionality

This data is used in aggregate to monitor website performance and improve the user experience.

Note: Under some privacy laws, IP addresses may be considered personally identifiable information. This website collects IP addresses solely for security, analytics, and performance purposes and does not use this information to personally identify individual visitors.

  1. Contact and Communication

This website may include:

  • A SimplePractice widget or link to securely request an appointment
  • A general email link for non-clinical inquiries

SimplePractice

Requests for appointments or messages submitted through the SimplePractice widget are handled entirely within the SimplePractice platform, which is HIPAA-compliant and covered by a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between Christopher McClung and SimplePractice.

Any information you submit through SimplePractice (such as name, contact information, or reasons for seeking therapy) is encrypted and securely transmitted in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

You can review the SimplePractice Privacy Policy here:
 👉 https://www.simplepractice.com/privacy/

If you submit an appointment request through SimplePractice but do not become a client, your information will be retained according to SimplePractice’s data retention policies and applicable legal requirements. You may request deletion of this information by contacting me directly.

Email and General Inquiries

If you choose to contact me via the general email link on this website, please do not include personal health information (PHI) or details about your treatment.

Email communication outside of the SimplePractice platform is not encrypted and is not HIPAA-compliant.

  1. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses standard cookies to support functionality and improve performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Cookies used on this site include:

  • WordPress.com cookies for site functionality and analytics
  • Session cookies for user experience
  • Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies collect non-identifiable technical information such as browser type, device type, and general location data.

This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies from third-party advertisers.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Do Not Track Signals: This website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.

  1. Google Services

This website uses several Google services, including Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Business Profile, to monitor traffic, assess website performance, and improve online visibility.

These services collect non-identifiable data such as:

  • Browser type, operating system, and device type
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Pages visited and duration of time spent on the site

No personally identifiable or health-related information is intentionally collected or shared through Google’s systems.

Data processed by Google is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy:
 👉 https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s opt-out tool:
 👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

  1. Data Retention

Website Analytics Data: Technical data collected through WordPress.com and Google Analytics is retained according to each platform’s standard retention policies (typically 14 months for Google Analytics).

SimplePractice Data: Information submitted through SimplePractice is retained according to SimplePractice’s policies and applicable legal and professional requirements for healthcare records.

Email Communications: General inquiries sent via email are retained as needed for business purposes and then deleted.

  1. Data Sharing and Third Parties

This website does not sell, rent, or share visitor information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Limited technical data is processed by:

  • WordPress.com (Automattic, Inc.) for hosting and analytics
  • Google, LLC for analytics and business visibility
  • SimplePractice, LLC for secure client communications

Each of these services maintains its own privacy and security policies:

  1. Security

All traffic to this website is encrypted via HTTPS.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are maintained to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure of data.

Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach involving personal information, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with applicable Texas and federal laws, including the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act.

  1. Links to Other Sites

This website may contain links to third-party sites (such as SimplePractice, Google, or Psychology Today).

These websites operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies.

You are encouraged to review the privacy practices of any external sites before providing personal information.

  1. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information through this website, please contact me immediately so it can be removed.

  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what general information is collected about you
  • Request access to information held about you
  • Request correction or deletion of information where applicable
  • Limit cookie tracking through browser or ad settings
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking (see Section 5)

How to Exercise Your Rights:

For privacy inquiries related to this website, contact:
 📧 chrismcclungtherapist@gmail.com

For privacy requests related to SimplePractice data or if you are a current or former client, please submit your request through the SimplePractice portal or contact me via SimplePractice messaging.

Response Time: Privacy inquiries will typically be responded to within 10 business days.

  1. Geographic Scope

This website and the associated therapy practice serve clients located in Texas only. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Texas state law and federal regulations applicable to healthcare providers.

  1. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or regulations.

The “Last Updated” date above will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

  1. Questions or Complaints

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

Christopher McClung, LMFT-Associate
 Supervised by Dr. Tim Parker, LMFT-S

📧 Email: chrismcclungtherapist@gmail.com
 📞 Phone: 512-774-4137

🌐 Website: https://chrismcclung.com

For Current or Former Clients: Privacy concerns related to your treatment should be directed through your SimplePractice client portal or discussed during a scheduled appointment.