Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/4/25

This Privacy Policy explains how Lauren South, LPCC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit or interact with our website:

a. Personal Information You Provide

This includes information you voluntarily submit through forms or other interactions on the site:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Any details provided through contact forms, sign-up forms, surveys, or customer inquiries

b. Usage Data (Automatically Collected)

We automatically collect technical information about your interaction with the website, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages viewed and links clicked
Referring URLs
Date and time of access

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

Remember user preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Personalize content or features

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services
To respond to inquiries, messages, or requests submitted through our website
To process sign-ups or registrations
To analyze website performance and optimize user experience
To send updates or marketing communications, if you have opted in
To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activity

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

If you are located in the EU, UK, or another region with data protection laws, we process personal data under one or more of the following bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Secure servers
Restricted access to personal information

Despite these measures, no method of data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, or communication tools
Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for processing
Object to certain types of data use
Request a copy of your data (“data portability”)
File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us.