This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and explains Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.
By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Account means a unique account created for You to access Our Service or parts of Our Service.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the voting interests.
Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our") refers to Mahaffey Counseling LLC, 582 Lakeland East Dr, Suite C, Flowood, MS 39232.
Counselor refers to Anna Mahaffey, LPC, MAMFT, a Licensed Professional Counselor regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors.
Cookies are small data files placed on Your Device that help Us improve functionality and performance.
Country refers to Mississippi, United States.
Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
Personal Data means any information that identifies or could identify an individual.
Service refers to the Website and related online contact forms or content.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company (e.g., website hosting, analytics).
Usage Data refers to information collected automatically, such as browser type, pages visited, and visit duration.
Website refers to Mahaffey Counseling LLC, accessible from https://www.mahaffeycounseling.com.
You means the individual using or accessing the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide certain information that can identify or contact You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if provided in contact forms)
If You become a client of Mahaffey Counseling LLC, additional personal and health information may be collected under the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All such health information is handled in accordance with HIPAA and Mississippi confidentiality laws (Miss. Code Ann. § 73-30-23).
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Website and may include information such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
Device identifiers and diagnostic data
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance Your experience and analyze Website performance.
You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, disabling Cookies may limit the functionality of certain Website features.
We may use:
Essential Cookies – to enable core site features.
Functionality Cookies – to remember Your preferences.
Analytics Cookies – to measure and improve performance.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain Our Website and respond to inquiries.
To contact You with updates, appointment information, or responses to messages You send.
To comply with legal and ethical obligations under Mississippi law and HIPAA.
To analyze usage patterns and improve Website performance.
We do not sell or rent Your personal information to any third parties.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by Mississippi and federal record-keeping laws. Client clinical records are maintained according to the Mississippi State Board of Examiners’ requirements (typically a minimum of seven years from the date of last service or as otherwise required by law).
Transfer and Storage of Data
Your information may be processed and stored on secure systems located in the United States. The Company takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no Internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may disclose Personal Data only when legally required or permitted, including:
To comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal obligation.
To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Counselor, clients, or the public.
To authorized service providers who perform functions on Our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
Protected Health Information (PHI) will only be shared in compliance with HIPAA and professional counseling ethics.
Your Rights Under Mississippi and Federal Law
You have the right to:
Request access to or a copy of Your Personal Data.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of information, subject to legal retention obligations.
Withdraw consent to non-essential communications.
Requests may be submitted via email at connect@mahaffeycounseling.com.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If You believe a child under 18 has provided information to Us, please contact Us immediately so We can delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to external websites not operated by Us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on Our Website or by email (if applicable).
You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how We protect Your information.
If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer, you may contact us:
By mail: Mahaffey Counseling LLC – 582 Lakeland East Dr, Suite C, Flowood, MS 39232
