Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 6, 2025
At Untangled Connections Counselling Ltd., your privacy and confidentiality are top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and applicable provincial legislation.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
Personal details (e.g., name, email, phone) provided via forms, emails, or phone calls
Payment information processed securely through third-party platforms
Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type)
Cookies and similar technologies (see section 3 below)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us:
Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
Provide counselling services and follow-up
Process payments and issue receipts
Improve website functionality and user experience
We will never sell or share your personal information without your consent, except where required by law.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors engage with the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that support basic functions—like remembering preferences—and help us enhance the performance of the website.
We use Google Analytics, which collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data helps us understand general usage patterns so we can improve site design and content. Google Analytics does not identify individual users, and your data is anonymized and aggregated.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
You may also disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality. Third-party tools (like Squarespace Analytics) may also use cookies under their own privacy policies.
4. Disclosure of Information
We share data only:
With your consent
When legally required (e.g., court orders)
To fulfill ethical obligations (e.g., imminent risk of harm)
5. Retention of Data
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data (subject to legal and ethical obligations) and withdraw consent for future communications.
7. Security Measures
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
9. Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.
10. Contact
For privacy concerns, email: julie@untangledconnections.ca