Michelle Lechnyr, MA, LMFT, LLC

EMDR, Trauma Therapy, Postpartum Support, Divorce/Infidelity

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit or interact with this website. Additional definitions and terms governing use of the website are set forth in the Terms of Service, which are incorporated by reference.

Relationship to HIPAA

This website is intended for informational, scheduling, and communication purposes only. Information submitted through this website is not part of your clinical record and is not protected by HIPAA.

If you become a therapy client, your protected health information will be governed by a separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices that applies to clinical services and records maintained outside of this website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

Name and email address when you sign up for a newsletter, waiting list, or submit a contact form
Messages, comments, or feedback you voluntarily submit

Information collected automatically

Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
Usage and traffic data collected through analytics tools

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
Communicate updates, newsletters, or materials you have opted into
Improve website content, usability, and performance
Provide customer support and administrative services
Maintain the security and integrity of the website

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links where provided.

Analytics, Cookies, and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and to understand how visitors use the site. This may include third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics, which collect information about site usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and may opt out of certain analytics tracking through browser add-ons or privacy controls provided by the analytics provider.

For general information about cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, scheduling, analytics, or payment processing, solely as necessary to provide those services
When required to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal obligation
With your explicit written authorization, such as for testimonials or marketing materials
In aggregated or anonymized form that does not identify you personally

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by legal, accounting, or administrative obligations. When information is no longer needed, it is deleted or de-identified.

Your Rights

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

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Request data portability where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. This age limitation reflects the nature of professional mental health services.

If we learn that personal information from a minor has been collected without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through this website. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Use of Automated Tools and AI

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence-assisted technologies, to support website operations, communications, or administrative functions. These tools do not replace professional judgment and are not used to provide therapy or clinical decision-making.

Non-U.S. Visitors

This website is operated in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

Links and Embedded Content

This website may contain links to third-party sites or embedded content such as videos or articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data according to that site’s policies.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact:

Michelle Lechnyr, MA, LMFT

(206)499-5908

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.