Privacy & Terms
How we handle your information.
Your privacy matters to us. This page explains, in plain language, how Hinkle Counseling & Psychological Center, PLLC handles information collected through this website. It is a general website privacy notice and is separate from the Notice of Privacy Practices that governs your clinical care.
This website is not a secure or HIPAA-compliant channel. Please do not share sensitive medical or mental-health details through the contact form or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Information we collect
If you reach out through our contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide — typically your name, email address, phone number, and your message. Our website host also logs standard technical information (such as IP address and browser type) for security and performance.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide only to respond to your inquiry and to follow up about scheduling. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Third-party services
This site is hosted by our web provider and embeds a Google Map on our Contact page. Google may collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Any links to outside websites are governed by those sites’ policies.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies necessary for the website to function. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Questions
If you have any questions about this notice, please call us at (304) 931-9994 or email info@hinklecounseling.com.