Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Beth Alvarez, LCSW/Lavatera Counseling

Effective Date: February 3, 2026

Introduction

Your privacy is important to me. This website, lavaterracounseling.com, is designed to provide information about my therapeutic services. I am committed to protecting your privacy and confidentiality in accordance with Texas law and professional ethics. 

1. Information Collection 

This website does not use contact forms, registration forms, or comment sections. Therefore, I do not directly collect personally identifiable information (such as name, email, or phone number) through this website.

2. Automatically Collected Information & Cookies

Like most websites, this site may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-personally identifiable information, which may include:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referral source

This data is used solely to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

3. Third-Party Links 

My website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Psychology Today, professional associations). I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. 

4. Clinical Confidentiality (Offline/HIPAA) 

This privacy policy applies only to the website. Information shared during therapy sessions is governed by a separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to clients upon intake. 

5. Changes to This Policy 

I reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page.

6. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you may contact me via the professional phone number or email listed on the homepage, which are not integrated into this website’s technical infrastructure.