Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Last updated October 24, 2025

1. Overview

Welcome to eringade.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by Erin Gade, Licensed Psychotherapist (“I,” “me,” or “my”). This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use explain how I collect, use, and protect your personal information and outline the conditions under which you may access and use this Site.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Privacy Practices

Information I Collect

I may collect limited personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form or schedule a consultation

  • Sign up for updates or resources

  • Communicate directly with me by email or phone

This information typically includes your name, email address, phone number, and any details you voluntarily share in your message.

The Site may also collect non-identifiable data automatically through Squarespace or integrated analytics (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general location data).

How I Use Your Information

Your information is used only to:

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Manage scheduling or service delivery

  • Communicate essential updates or information you have requested

  • Maintain the security and integrity of the Site

I do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Email Communication

If you contact me through the Site or by email, please be aware that electronic communication cannot be guaranteed fully secure. Avoid sharing highly sensitive personal health information via contact forms or regular email.

Cookies and Analytics

This Site may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality and traffic analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect your user experience.

Data Security and Retention

I take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information. Data collected through the Site is stored securely using Squarespace’s encrypted systems and deleted when no longer necessary for its original purpose.

Clinical records and health information—if you become a therapy client—are protected under HIPAA and maintained separately from this website.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal information from website communications

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact: hello@eringade.com

3. Terms of Use

Purpose of the Site

This Site and its content are intended for general informational and educational purposes related to psychotherapy and mental health.
They are not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or individualized therapeutic advice.

Viewing or using this Site does not establish a therapist–client relationship. That relationship begins only after a formal intake process and signed consent for treatment.

Professional Boundaries

Any testimonials, articles, or client experiences described on the Site are for educational illustration only. Individual experiences vary, and results are not guaranteed.

Intellectual Property

All written content, design, and images on this Site are the property of Erin Gade unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce or distribute materials without prior written permission.

External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites for reference or education. I do not control or guarantee the accuracy or privacy practices of those third-party sites and am not responsible for their content or use.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Vermont law, I am not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its information.

4. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect current laws or practice standards. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.