Website Privacy Policy
How Prickly Pear Therapy handles information connected with this public website
Last reviewed: July 13, 2026
This Website Privacy Policy explains how Prickly Pear Therapy handles information associated with this public website, https://prickly-pear.abqfinestwebdesign.com. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, informed-consent documents, or the privacy terms of a secure client portal.Information you choose to provide
We may receive your name, contact details, preferred method of reply, appointment preferences, and other information you voluntarily submit. Please share only what is needed to request general information or begin the scheduling process. New-client inquiries, appointment requests, and client portal activity are handled through SimplePractice or another secure service identified at the point of use. That provider’s privacy and security terms also apply.Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting and security systems may automatically process technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, requested pages, dates and times, referral information, and events needed to prevent abuse or diagnose errors. The site may use essential cookies needed for security, preferences, or basic functionality. Third-party tools may set their own cookies when they are loaded.How we use website information
- To respond to inquiries and appointment requests
- To operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website
- To understand general website performance and accessibility
- To comply with legal obligations and protect visitors, the practice, and others
How information may be shared
Website information may be processed by service providers that support hosting, security, scheduling, forms, analytics, communications, or embedded content. We seek to limit access to what is reasonably necessary for those services. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or security. Prickly Pear Therapy does not intentionally sell website visitors’ personal information. We do not use a public website submission as a substitute for a clinical chart or secure client communication.Security and retention
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate for a public website. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Website information is retained only as reasonably needed for the purpose collected, legal obligations, security, or business records.Your choices
You can limit cookies through browser settings, avoid optional website forms, or contact us by phone. Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights. We may need to verify a request before acting on it.Children and guardians
This public website is intended for general audiences and is not designed for a child to independently submit sensitive information. A parent, guardian, or authorized representative should assist when appropriate.External links
Links to other websites and services are provided for convenience. Their privacy practices are controlled by those third parties, not by Prickly Pear Therapy.Contact us
Prickly Pear Therapy1740 Grande Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 808-9059 mchavez.pricklypear@gmail.comChanges to this policy
We may update this policy as website tools or practices change. The current version will appear on this page with a revised review date.This template is provided for convenience and is not legal advice. The practice should review it for its actual technologies, contracts, state-law obligations, and professional requirements before publishing.