Privacy Policy

Overview

This website is operated by Alex Carpenter. Your privacy is important, and this policy outlines what information is collected through this website and how it is used.

This site is designed to provide general information about services and to offer a simple way to connect. It does not collect sensitive personal or medical information directly.

Information Collected

Scheduling a Consultation

If you choose to schedule a consultation, you will be redirected to a third-party scheduling platform, Calendly. Through this platform, you may be asked to provide basic contact information such as your name and email address.

This information is collected and processed by Calendly in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Newsletter Subscription

If you choose to subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will be collected and managed through Substack.

Your email will only be used to send periodic writing, updates, and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in any email.

Website Usage Data

Basic usage information may be collected automatically when you visit this site. This can include:

• pages visited
• time spent on the site
• general location (such as city or region)
• device and browser type

This information is used to better understand how the site is used and to improve clarity, usability, and overall experience.

Analytics and Tracking

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors interact with the site.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• pages visited
• time spent on the site
• general geographic location
• device and browser type

This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users. It is used solely to improve the performance and usability of the website.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this data.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

If you prefer, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Use of Information

Information collected through scheduling or newsletter subscription is used solely to:

• communicate with you
• schedule and manage consultation calls
• share writing, updates, and relevant content

Your information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

This website uses third-party platforms to support scheduling, communication, and analytics, including:

• Calendly
• Substack
• Google Analytics

These services operate independently and have their own privacy policies and data practices. By using these services, you are subject to their respective terms.

Information Collected Outside This Website

If you choose to move forward after an initial consultation, additional information such as intake forms, agreements, or payment details may be collected through secure systems outside of this website.

Those processes are handled separately and will be explained clearly before any information is requested.

Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to work with trusted platforms that use standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You are not required to provide any personal information to browse this website.

You may:

• choose whether or not to schedule a consultation
• choose whether or not to subscribe to the newsletter
• unsubscribe from emails at any time

Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach out via the contact information provided on this website.