Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
Carl Wells, PhD is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information collected through carlwellstherapist.com, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide directly including your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a contact or appointment request form. We also collect internet activity information automatically including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and website usage data through analytics tools and cookies. We do not collect protected health information (PHI) through this website. Clinical health information is collected and maintained separately in accordance with HIPAA.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information directly from you when you complete contact forms or reach out by phone or email. We also collect information automatically as you navigate our website through cookies and analytics tools. You can control cookies through our consent banner and your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to respond to your inquiry and discuss therapy services, to schedule initial consultations and appointments, to analyze and improve our website performance, and to comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your contact information for advertising or retargeting purposes.
4. Mental Health Privacy
Carl Wells, PhD takes the privacy of mental health information with the utmost seriousness. Any health-related information you share through this website is used solely to respond to your inquiry. For information about how your clinical health information is protected during therapy please review our HIPAA Privacy Policy at https://carlwellstherapist.com/hipaa-privacy-policy/
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. When you first visit our website a consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. For full details please review our Cookie Policy at https://carlwellstherapist.com/cookie-policy/ No advertising or retargeting cookies are used on this website.
6. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only with service providers who help us operate our website. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain contact information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
8. Your Rights
If you are a California resident you have additional rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please review our California Privacy Act Policy at https://carlwellstherapist.com/ca-privacy-act/ You may submit privacy requests through our Opt-out Preferences page at https://carlwellstherapist.com/opt-out-preferences/
9. Security
We implement reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. For sensitive mental health matters we encourage you to contact us by phone rather than email or web form.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
Carl Wells, PhD
16168 Beach Blvd, Suite 241
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (714) 292-4839
Email: cwells@socal.rr.com
Website: carlwellstherapist.com