Privacy Policy

Michael Barr Counseling, PLLC
Effective Date: 07/17/2025

Overview

Michael Barr Counseling, PLLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or interact with our services online.

This policy applies to mbcounselingpllc.com and related digital properties (including social media pages and client forms), but does not replace your informed consent to treatment.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with this website:

  • Personal Information you voluntarily submit (via contact form or email), such as:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Message content

  • Non-Personal Data collected automatically through:

    • Cookies (site performance & analytics)

    • Basic web analytics (e.g., Squarespace, Google)

Use of Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Contact you about services (only if you request it)

  • Monitor website traffic (anonymously)

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Contact Forms & Telehealth Tools

If you submit your information through a form on this site, it will be transmitted securely and used only to contact you directly.

If you become a client, all clinical documentation and communication will occur through SimplePractice, our HIPAA-compliant client portal. This platform has its own privacy protections in place.

Social Media & Digital Communication

Michael Barr Counseling, PLLC maintains professional social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) for general information and outreach only.

  • We do not provide clinical services or crisis support through social media.

  • If you follow or engage with our content, your information may be visible to others per your platform settings.

  • Messaging us on social media is not considered private or secure. We recommend contacting us through the website or client portal.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we may hold about you

  • Ask us to correct or delete your personal information

  • Opt out of any future contact at any time

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information using industry-standard practices. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Michael Barr Counseling, PLLC
5224 Crocus Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
📧 michael@mbcounselingpllc.com
📞 (517) 643-6169