WEBSITE PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Bernard Counseling, LLC
Last Updated: September 7, 2026

This policy explains how information associated with your use of BernardCounseling.com may be collected and used.

Information maintained by Bernard Counseling as part of providing or arranging health care may be protected by HIPAA and other confidentiality laws and is addressed separately in our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information Collected Through the Website

When you visit this website, Wix and authorized website services may automatically collect technical and usage information such as:

IP address;
browser and device information;
approximate geographic location;
referring website or search source;
pages viewed; and
information about how the website is used.

This information may be used to operate and secure the website, understand website traffic, and improve website content and performance.

Cookies and Analytics

BernardCounseling.com uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, security, preferences, and analytics.

The site uses Usercentrics through Wix to manage cookie preferences. Where consent is required, you may accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies through the cookie banner or cookie settings.

Bernard Counseling uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage. Google Analytics is not intended to collect information you enter into the SimplePractice contact form or other identifiable clinical information.

You can change your optional cookie preferences using the site's cookie settings.

SimplePractice Contact Form

The contact form on BernardCounseling.com is an embedded SimplePractice form rather than a Wix contact form.

Information you enter into that form is submitted through SimplePractice and may include your name, contact information, and information you choose to provide about your reason for seeking services.

Information submitted in connection with seeking or receiving health care may be subject to Bernard Counseling's Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable federal and Florida confidentiality laws.

Please do not use the website or contact form for emergencies.

Third-Party Services

BernardCounseling.com currently uses third-party services including:

Wix for website hosting and functionality;
Usercentrics for cookie-consent management;
Google Analytics for website analytics; and
SimplePractice for the embedded contact form and practice-management functions.

These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services and according to their applicable privacy practices.

Bernard Counseling does not sell protected health information.

Security

Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information associated with the website. However, no internet transmission or electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Clinical and other protected health information is subject to additional safeguards described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated when website technologies, privacy practices, or applicable laws change. The current version will be identified by the "Last Updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about this Website Privacy & Cookie Policy may be directed to:

Katherine Bernard, LCSW
Bernard Counseling, LLC
Phone: 941-216-5464
Email: Katie@BernardCounseling.com