Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Carl Wells, PhD uses minimal cookies on carlwellstherapist.com. We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies on this website out of respect for the sensitive nature of mental health services.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store personally identifiable information.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as the Google Maps embed on our contact page.
3. Third-Party Services That Set Cookies
| Service | Purpose | Category | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | Analytics | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Font rendering | Functional | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Maps | Location display | Functional | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Social media integration | Functional | https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy | |
| Twitter/X | Social media integration | Functional | https://twitter.com/en/privacy |
| Social media integration | Functional | https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy |
4. No Advertising Cookies
Carl Wells, PhD does not use advertising, retargeting, or behavioral tracking cookies on this website. Your visits to this website are not used to serve you mental health related advertisements elsewhere on the internet.
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website a consent banner will appear. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time through our Opt-out Preferences page at https://carlwellstherapist.com/opt-out-preferences/
6. Global Privacy Control
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request under CPRA.
7. Retention
Analytics cookies are retained for up to 26 months. Necessary cookies expire at the end of your browser session.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. 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