Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Owner: Ashley Pettway, MS, LPC
Practice Name: Pettway Counseling & Consulting
Licensed In: Georgia
Website: www.pettwaycounseling.com
Contact Email: admin@pettwaycounseling.com
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Pettway Counseling & Consulting collects, uses, and protects personal information through this website.
This policy is intended to comply with applicable federal laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as applicable Georgia state laws.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information Collected
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• State of residence
• Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
• Information submitted for therapy, peer consultation, workshops, or newsletter signup
If you become a therapy client, additional information may be collected through secure intake documentation.
b. Non-Personal Information
This website may automatically collect certain technical data, including:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Date and time of visits
• Pages visited
This data may be collected through cookies or analytics tools to improve website functionality.
3. How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule therapy or consultation services
• Provide administrative updates
• Deliver newsletter or educational content (if subscribed)
• Improve website performance
• Comply with legal, ethical, and licensing requirements
Pettway Counseling & Consulting does not sell or rent personal information.
Personal information is not shared without consent unless required by law.
4. Therapy & HIPAA
Therapy services are provided only after completion of informed consent documentation through secure systems.
Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state laws.
Please note: Submitting information through a general website form does not automatically establish a therapist-client relationship.
5. Peer Consultation & Educational Services
Peer consultation and educational services are professional development services and do not constitute therapy, supervision, or medical treatment.
Information shared for consultation purposes is treated with professional discretion but is not considered Protected Health Information unless a therapy relationship is established.
6. Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect your information.
• Electronic records are stored in secure systems
• Access to sensitive information is restricted
• Third-party platforms are selected for their security standards
However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure. Please use discretion when sharing sensitive information online.
7. Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect anonymous usage data.
Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or website host analytics) may collect general site data to improve user experience. These tools do not collect Protected Health Information.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Platforms
This website may use third-party services, including but not limited to:
• Website hosting (e.g., Wix)
• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Flodesk)
• Scheduling systems
• Telehealth platforms
• Payment processors
These services have their own privacy policies. Pettway Counseling & Consulting is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party providers.
9. Confidentiality & Legal Limits
As a licensed therapist in Georgia, confidentiality is maintained in accordance with federal and state law.
Confidentiality may be legally limited in situations involving:
• Risk of harm to self or others
• Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult
• Court orders or legal subpoenas
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. Pettway Counseling & Consulting does not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent.
11. Your Rights
You may:
• Request access to your records (for therapy clients)
• Request corrections to personal information
• Withdraw consent from marketing communications
• Opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact the email listed at the bottom of this policy page.
12. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The effective date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Ashley Pettway, MS, LPC
Pettway Counseling & Consulting
Georgia
📧 Admin@pettwaycounseling.com
🌐 www.PettwayCounseling.com