Privacy Policy
Last updated May 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to the website emilyhuntphd.com operated by Emily Hunt, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in the state of California. It does not constitute or replace the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices provided to clients at the start of treatment.
1. Information We Collect
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal information when you visit this website, including:
Information about your browser, network and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Web pages you view while on this website
Your IP address
Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. You can read more about how Squarespace uses your data (site usage information of end users) for its own purposes in their Privacy Policy.
1a. Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form, schedule a consultation, or subscribe to any communications on this website, we may collect:
• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• The content of your message or inquiry
• Scheduling preferences or appointment-related information
Note: Do not include sensitive health information in website contact forms. These forms are not HIPAA-secure communication channels.
1b. Information Collected Automatically
This website collects personal information to power our site analytics, including:
Information about your browser, network, and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Your IP address
This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:
Clicks
Internal links
Pages visited
Scrolling
Searches
Timestamps
We provide this information to Squarespace, our website analytics provider and third-party tools such as Google Analytics to learn about site traffic and activity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through this website solely for the following purposes:
• Responding to your inquiries or scheduling requests
• Providing information about therapy services
• Improving the functionality and content of this website
• Sending administrative communications if you have requested them
We do not use website-collected information to make clinical decisions. All clinical information is handled separately through HIPAA-compliant systems.
3. HIPAA & Protected Health Information (PHI)
As a licensed mental health professional, Emily Hunt is a HIPAA-covered provider. However, this website itself is not a HIPAA-secure environment.
Please be aware of the following:
• Information submitted through website contact forms is NOT protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA until a therapist-client relationship is established.
• Do not submit sensitive mental health information through this website's contact form.
• Once you become a client, your health information is handled exclusively through HIPAA-compliant systems and governed by a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which you will receive at intake.
• All telehealth sessions are conducted through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant video platform.
4. Third-Party Services & Tools
This website uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy, which governs how they handle your data:
Website Platform
• Squarespace – Website hosting and analytics. Privacy Policy: squarespace.com/privacy
Analytics
• Google Analytics – Used to understand site traffic and usage patterns. Data is anonymized. You may opt out via Google's opt-out browser add-on. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Scheduling
• SimplePractice – Used for scheduling consultations. Please review their respective privacy policies before scheduling.
Telehealth Platform
• SimplePractice – Used for secure video sessions. This platform is HIPAA-compliant. Privacy Policy: [link]
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.
These necessary and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.
These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. This website uses analytics and performance cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
6. Telehealth-Specific Privacy Considerations
All telehealth services provided by Emily Hunt are conducted through HIPAA-compliant platforms. However, please be aware:
• You are responsible for ensuring your own privacy on your end of a telehealth session (e.g., using a private space, headphones, secure internet connection).
• While we take reasonable precautions, no internet-based communication is 100% guaranteed to be secure.
• Sessions are never recorded without explicit written consent from the client.
For a full description of your rights and our telehealth practices, please refer to your Informed Consent for Telehealth Services document, provided at intake.
7. 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 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
All services provided to minors require written consent from a parent or legal guardian, in compliance with applicable state law and HIPAA regulations.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt out of certain data collection (e.g., analytics cookies)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe.
California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you may have additional rights. We do not sell personal information. For more information, contact us directly.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through this website from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
• Secure HTTPS encryption on all pages of this website
• Use of reputable third-party platforms with their own security protocols
• Limited access to contact form submissions
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through this website.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact:
Emily Hunt, PhD
Email: emily@emilyhuntphd.com
Mailing Address: 2021 Fillmore St, PMB2410, San Francisco, CA
Please allow up to 5 business days for a response.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.