Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2026

Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy Inc. (“Wellspring,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website (wellspringcounselling.ca), use our services, or interact with us online.

We comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial privacy and health-information laws.


1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide counselling services, operate our website, and meet legal and professional obligations.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details

  • Appointment and scheduling information

  • Payment and billing information

  • Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, inquiries, or surveys

  • Health or counselling-related information only when voluntarily provided and only for the purpose of providing services

Clinical information is collected and stored separately from general website inquiries and is governed by professional and legal confidentiality standards.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and security purposes.

1.3 Third-Party Platforms

If you book appointments or make payments through third-party platforms (such as JaneApp or payment processors), those providers collect and process information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies directly.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Providing counselling and psychotherapy services

  • Scheduling appointments and processing payments

  • Communicating with you regarding services, inquiries, or administrative matters

  • Maintaining website functionality, performance, and security

  • Meeting legal, ethical, regulatory, and professional obligations

We do not use clinical information for marketing purposes.


3. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Safeguards include:

  • Secure, encrypted storage systems

  • Access controls and confidentiality obligations for staff and clinicians

  • Use of secure, reputable third-party platforms for booking and payments (e.g., JaneApp, Stripe, PayPal)

No system can guarantee absolute security; however, we continuously review and improve our safeguards.


4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With your consent, such as when you request referrals or coordination of care

  • When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority

  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or services, and who are contractually required to protect your information

Clinical information is disclosed only in accordance with legal and ethical standards governing confidentiality.


5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand how visitors use our site

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site performance.


6. Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of certain information (subject to legal and professional record-keeping obligations)

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].


7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended primarily for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or legal consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.


10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy Inc.
🌐 Website: https://wellspringcounselling.ca
📧 Email: [email protected]