Privacy Policy for Erin Dryden, LCSW, PLLC

Effective Date: March 24, 2026

Last Updated: March 24 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Erin Dryden, LCSW, PLLC, (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information submitted through this website. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This website is operated by a licensed mental health professional based in Texas. It is intended for informational purposes and to facilitate initial contact for therapy services.

Important Notice Regarding HIPAA and Website Communications

This website’s contact form is not a secure, HIPAA-compliant communication channel. Please do not submit protected health information (PHI) — such as diagnoses, treatment history, or insurance details — through this form.

The contact form is intended only for general inquiries and initial consultation requests. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, all sensitive communications will take place through a HIPAA-compliant platform.

Submitting a contact form does not create a therapist-client relationship.

Information I Collect

I collect the following types of information through this website:

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any details you voluntarily share in the contact form (e.g., reason for seeking therapy, availability, insurance information)

Information collected automatically:

  • Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and general geographic location

  • This data is collected through Squarespace Analytics, the built-in analytics tool provided by Squarespace, Inc.

How I Use Your Information

Information you submit through the contact form is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiry and schedule a consultation

  • Determine whether my services may be a good fit for your needs

  • Communicate with you prior to establishing a therapeutic relationship

Automatically collected website usage data is used to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with the website

  • Improve the content and usability of the site

Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace Analytics collects anonymized usage data (such as page views and traffic sources) to help me understand how the site is being used. This data does not include your name or contact information.

Squarespace may have its own data practices governed by their privacy policy, available at squarespace.com. I do not control Squarespace’s data collection practices.

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

How I Protect Your Information

I take reasonable precautions to protect the information you submit. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Submitting information via the contact form carries inherent privacy risks, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

For this reason, I strongly encourage you not to share sensitive health information through the contact form.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or, if a therapeutic relationship is established, in accordance with applicable record-keeping requirements under Texas law and professional licensing standards.

If you do not become a client, your contact information will not be retained beyond the period needed to follow up on your inquiry.

Your Rights

As a resident of Texas, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information, subject to any legal retention obligations

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly at erin@erindryden.com.

Cookies and Tracking

Squarespace may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect website usage data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though doing so may affect how certain parts of the site function.

I do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults seeking individual therapy services. I do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information through this site, please contact me so I can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me at the contact information in the footer below.