Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2026
Practice: Lauren Hawkins Counseling
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Provider: Lauren Hawkins, LIMHP
Lauren Hawkins Counseling respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and the steps taken to protect it.
Information Collected
When you use this website, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as your:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Information included in a contact or inquiry form
The website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and general website activity through cookies or analytics tools.
Please avoid including sensitive clinical or health information in general website contact forms unless the form specifically indicates that it is secure and appropriate for that purpose.
How Your Information Is Used
Information submitted through this website may be used to respond to inquiries, provide information about counseling services, facilitate scheduling or communication, and meet applicable legal or professional requirements.
Lauren Hawkins Counseling will never sell your personal information.
Personal information will not be used or disclosed except as described in this policy, with your authorization when required, or as permitted or required by law.
Website Forms and Communication
Submitting a contact form, email, or other inquiry through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
While reasonable steps are taken to protect information submitted electronically, no method of communication over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please use discretion when sending sensitive information electronically.
Once counseling services are established, clinical information and protected health information are handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the Lauren Hawkins Counseling Notice of Privacy Practices.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its functionality.
These tools may collect general information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, browser type, or device information. You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies.
Third-Party Services
This website may provide links to or integrate with third-party services, such as a client portal, scheduling system, payment processor, or other service provider.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies and practices. Lauren Hawkins Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites or services that are not operated by Lauren Hawkins Counseling.
Confidentiality and Counseling Services
Information shared as part of an established counseling relationship is handled according to applicable federal and Nebraska privacy and confidentiality requirements, professional ethical standards, and the Lauren Hawkins Counseling Notice of Privacy Practices.
Additional information regarding confidentiality, its limits, and your rights as a client will be provided as part of the informed consent process before counseling services begin.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the type of information involved and applicable law, you may have rights regarding access to, correction of, or use and disclosure of your information.
Clients receiving counseling services should refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices for additional information regarding rights related to protected health information.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults seeking information about counseling services. Lauren Hawkins Counseling does not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children through this website without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, business practices, technology, or applicable requirements. The effective date above will be updated when material changes are made.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through this website is handled, please contact:
Lauren Hawkins, LIMHP
Lauren Hawkins Counseling
Lincoln, Nebraska