Privacy policy.
Therapy with Sylvia McGuire, LLC
Effective Date: 7/12/2026
Last Updated: 7/12/2026
Therapy with Sylvia McGuire, LLC ("Practice," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at www.therapywithsylviamcguire.com (the "Site") or contact us through it. This Policy applies to our website and general communications — it does not replace or serve as our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which separately governs how we use and disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for clients receiving therapy services. A copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to all clients at intake and is available upon request.
1. Who We Are
Sylvia McGuire, LCSW, PMH-C, provides psychotherapy services through Therapy with Sylvia McGuire, LLC, licensed in the State of Indiana. You can reach us at:
Email: sylvia@therapywithsylviamcguire.com
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our Site, we may collect:
Contact information you voluntarily submit, such as your name, email address, phone number, or message content, through a contact form, email link, or scheduling request.
Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and general usage data, gathered through cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).
Scheduling and intake information, if you use a linked third-party platform to request an appointment or complete intake paperwork. That platform has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive clinical or health information through the website itself. Please do not submit detailed personal health information, crisis-related information, or clinical history through general contact forms or email — these methods are not secure or monitored in real time (see Section 8).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Respond to inquiries and scheduling requests
Communicate about appointments, billing, or administrative matters
Improve our Site's content, functionality, and user experience
Comply with legal, regulatory, and licensing obligations
Maintain the security and integrity of our Site
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Information
We may share limited information with:
Service providers who help operate our Site or practice (e.g., web hosting, scheduling/EHR platforms, email providers), who are contractually or otherwise obligated to protect your information.
Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of you or others.
Professional consultants (e.g., accountant, attorney), as needed to operate the business, under confidentiality obligations.
Clinical/health information disclosed during therapy is governed separately by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website Policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies, analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some Site features. We do not use tracking technologies to build advertising profiles based on health-related browsing.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., insurance portals, scheduling platforms, professional directories). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information collected through our Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Email and Electronic Communication
Standard email is not a secure or encrypted method of communication and should not be used to share sensitive personal or clinical information. By emailing us, you acknowledge and accept the risk of unencrypted electronic communication. For urgent or emergency matters, please see Section 11 below rather than emailing.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older, or the parents/guardians of prospective minor clients. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the Site.
10. Your Choices and Rights
You may request to:
Access or correct contact information we hold about you
Opt out of non-essential email communications
Ask questions about how your information is used
For requests specifically related to your health records or PHI as a therapy client, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices or contact us directly at sylvia@therapywithsylviamcguire.com.
11. Emergency Disclaimer
This website is not monitored for emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or medical emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Do not use email, contact forms, or website messaging for urgent or emergency situations.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Therapy with Sylvia McGuire, LLC
Attn: Sylvia McGuire, LCSW, PMH-C