Last Updated: August 2025

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At Jerome Therapy ("we", "our", "us"), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, and how your information is protected in accordance with state and federal laws.

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By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described below.

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1. Who We Are

Jerome Therapy & Wellness is a private mental health therapy practice owned and operated by Kira Jerome, a licensed therapist in the State of Washington. We provide individual and couples therapy services and educational mental health resources.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

 

a. Personal Information

When voluntarily submitted through our contact or scheduling forms:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any information shared in the message fields (e.g., inquiry details, availability)

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b. Health-Related or Sensitive Information

Please do not submit confidential health information (e.g., mental health history, diagnoses, symptoms) through the website. Intake forms and health-related data will be gathered securely after formal initiation of services through HIPAA-compliant means.

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c. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect limited technical information for analytics and performance purposes:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referring website

We use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors interact with our site (you can opt out via Google’s opt-out tools).

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3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule consultations

• Send appointment confirmations or reminders

• Improve our website’s performance and user experience

• Maintain internal records

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4. How We Share Information

We only share your information when necessary:

• With secure service providers (e.g., web hosting, email, or scheduling platforms)

• When legally required (e.g., to comply with a court order or mandatory reporting obligations under RCW 26.44 or RCW 74.34)

• To protect your safety or the safety of others

• In the event of a business transition (e.g., retirement, death, transfer of client records with proper notice and consent)

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tools to:

• Monitor site traffic

• Customize content

• Improve loading speed and security

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site functionality may be limited.

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6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites. You access them at your own discretion.

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7. Security Measures

We follow reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online platform is 100% secure. Use discretion when submitting information online.

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8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verified parental consent.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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