Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/29/2025 Updated: 11/26/2025

Guiding Waters Counseling, LLC, operated by Lacie Baumer, LPC, NCC (“Guiding Waters Counseling,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide through this website and our social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and any other community or interactive sites) (collectively, our “Website”), and the rights you have regarding that information.

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE. By accessing or using any part of this Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, then you may not access the Website or use any services.

CHILDREN UNDER 13

This Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, unless they are a client. If you believe we have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at lacie@guidingwatersnw.com. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • When you complete a contact form
  • When you request an appointment or consultation
  • When you send an email or message through the Website

This may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any information you voluntarily include in messages

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited, non-identifying information about how you interact with the site, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages visited

This data helps us improve the Website’s performance and user experience.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
  • Communicate with you about services
  • Improve our Website and offerings
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse

We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information with your consent, or to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

  1. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to safeguard your information. However, no online system is entirely secure. Please avoid including sensitive clinical or medical details in contact forms or emails.

If you become a client, all health information will be handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality laws and HIPAA standards. We use SimplePractice to provide our services. You can view SimplePractice’s privacy policy here: https://www.simplepractice.com/c/privacy/.  

  1. Data Retention

We will retain your information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Use of Cookies

This Website may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to improve functionality and collect anonymous usage data. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

  1. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information you’ve shared
  • Request corrections or deletion of your data
  • Opt out of receiving non-clinical communications

To make such a request, please contact us directly at:
Email: lacie@guidingwatersnw.com
Phone: 971.444.2359

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.

  1. Contact Us

Lacie Baumer, LPC, NCC
Guiding Waters Counseling, LLC
Email: lacie@guidingwatersnw.com
Phone: 971.444.2359
Location: Salem, Oregon

Scroll to Top