Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2025
Kowal College Counseling ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit kowalcollegecounseling.com, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://kowalcollegecounseling.com. Kowal College Counseling is a boutique college counseling practice founded by Dot Kowal, MA, LMFT, based in Petaluma, California.
Information We Collect
Contact & inquiry forms When you submit an inquiry through our website, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to share in your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
Scheduling We use Acuity Scheduling to manage appointments. When you book a consultation, Acuity collects your name, email address, and any intake information you provide. Please review Acuity's privacy policy at https://acuityscheduling.com/privacy.php.
Email communications If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, we use Flodesk to manage that communication. Flodesk collects your email address and any additional details you provide at sign-up. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. Flodesk's privacy policy is available at https://flodesk.com/privacy.
Cookies Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support basic site functionality. We do not use cookies to track you for advertising purposes. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function as intended.
Website analytics We may collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site (pages visited, time on site, general geographic region) to help us improve the experience. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Our website may include embedded content such as Instagram posts or videos. Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you have visited those websites directly — they may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
- Send newsletters or updates you have opted into
- Improve our website and services
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Inquiry and contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond and follow up. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us directly.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to ask that it be corrected or deleted, and to withdraw consent for communications at any time. To make a request, please contact us at [contact email].
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information and do not share it with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Information you submit through our site may be processed by our third-party service providers (Acuity, Flodesk) whose servers may be located in the United States.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at: Kowal College Counseling, dot@kowalcollegecounseling.com, Petaluma, California.