Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 12, 2025
Kara Cruz, LMFT | Kara Cruz Training & Consultation | Kara Cruz Wellness

1. Overview

Kara Cruz (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or interact with us online. This includes use of any services, contact forms, email subscriptions, or scheduling systems provided through the Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

Name, email address, and phone number when you complete contact forms or sign up for services
Information submitted through scheduling or intake forms (e.g., Calendly or SimplePractice)
Any messages or communications you voluntarily send to us

b. Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and device data
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use this data to improve the performance and usability of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries or requests
Schedule appointments or consultations
Send email updates (only with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Maintain legal or regulatory compliance

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Email and Marketing Communications

If you sign up for our email list, you may receive periodic emails about wellness groups, trainings, blog updates, or other offerings. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

5. HIPAA Notice

If you engage in psychotherapy services with Kara Cruz, those services are governed by HIPAA, and you will be provided with a separate Notice of Privacy Practices as required by law. This Privacy Policy applies only to the use of this website and associated non-clinical services.

Services offered through Kara Cruz Wellness, including support groups and workshops, are not therapy and are not governed by HIPAA.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Calendly, SimplePractice) that collect, monitor, and analyze web traffic or scheduling. These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

8. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including secure transmission and storage practices. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive information via unsecured email or web forms.

9. Your Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Know what categories of personal data are collected and shared

To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Kara Cruz, LMFT
Email: kara@karacruz.com
Website: www.karacruz.com
Mailing Address:

2401 E. Orangeburg Avenue
Suite 675-106
Modesto, CA 95355