Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 18, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to KimberleyDobbs.com (the "Website"), operated by Kimberley Dobbs, a licensed therapist and public speaker based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information that you provide to us or that we collect when you visit or interact with the Website. We value our visitors and are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Website and does not apply to information collected offline or through any other websites or services, even if they are linked to our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Website after we post any modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual ("Personal Information"). The types of Personal Information we may collect depend on how you interact with the Website. We collect this information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you engage with our Website, you may choose to provide us with certain Personal Information, such as:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other similar contact details when you sign up for newsletters, request information about services, book speaking engagements, schedule therapy sessions, or contact us via forms on the Website.
  • Professional or Service-Related Information: Details about your interests in therapy services, speaking topics, event inquiries, or other professional interactions.
  • Payment Information: If you make payments for services, events, or products through the Website (e.g., via third-party payment processors), we may collect billing details such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses. Note that we do not store full payment card information on our servers; this is handled by secure third-party processors.
  • User-Generated Content: Any information you submit through comments, testimonials, blog interactions, or other interactive features, which may include personal stories or feedback related to therapy or speaking events.
  • Account Information: If you create an account on the Website (e.g., for client portals or event registrations), we collect usernames, passwords, and any profile information you provide.

Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns using technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and server logs. This may include:

  • Device and Usage Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, clickstream data, and other technical information about your device and internet connection.
  • Location Information: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address or other data, unless you provide more precise location data voluntarily.
  • Analytics Data: Information about how you use the Website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and search terms used. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect this data.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit Website functionality.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive Personal Information about you from third-party sources, such as:

  • Social media platforms if you interact with our content or link your accounts.
  • Business partners, such as event organizers or referral services.
  • Publicly available sources, including professional directories or public records.

We do not collect sensitive Personal Information (such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or genetic data) through the Website unless you voluntarily provide it in the context of therapy inquiries or speaking engagement requests. We discourage you from sharing and Personal Health Information on any of our website forms. If you provide such information, it will be handled in accordance with applicable laws, including potential obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for therapy-related services. For more details on HIPAA compliance in therapy sessions, please refer to our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request for clients.

How We Use Your Information

We use the Personal Information we collect for various purposes related to operating the Website and providing our services as a therapist and speaker. These include:

  • Providing and Improving Services: To respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, process registrations for speaking events, deliver therapy resources, or fulfill other requests.
  • Communication: To send you emails, newsletters, updates, or promotional materials about therapy services, speaking engagements, blog posts, or events. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
  • Website Operation and Analytics: To administer the Website, troubleshoot issues, analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
  • Personalization: To tailor content, recommendations, or advertisements based on your preferences and interactions.
  • Legal and Compliance Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of use, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or respond to government requests.
  • Business Operations: To manage payments, maintain records, and support internal operations such as auditing or data analysis.

We do not use your Personal Information for automated decision-making that produces legal effects or similarly significant impacts on you.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Website, such as web hosting providers, email service providers, payment processors, analytics companies, or IT support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to maintain its confidentiality.
  • Professional Collaborations: With event organizers, co-speakers, or referral partners when necessary for speaking engagements or therapy referrals, with your consent where required.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or regulatory request; to protect the safety of individuals; or to defend against legal claims.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with other parties if you give us explicit permission to do so.

We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, such as for research or statistical purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption for sensitive data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

  • Access: The right to request details about the Personal Information we hold about you.
  • Correction: The right to request updates or corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain uses or sharing of your information, such as marketing emails.
  • Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers, as there is no uniform standard for interpreting them.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by law. Note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Residents of California under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), have additional rights, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of Personal Information. We do not "sell" or "share" Personal Information as defined under CCPA/CPRA. For more information, California residents may request a CCPA notice by contacting us.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with similar data protection laws, we process your information based on legitimate interests, consent, or contractual necessity. You may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as data portability or objection to processing.

Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information without consent, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

For therapy services, we may interact with minors with parental involvement, but this is handled separately from the Website and in compliance with applicable laws.

International Data Transfers

The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer and processing.

Retention of Information

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable laws. For example, contact information may be retained indefinitely for ongoing communications, while analytics data may be deleted after a shorter period.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on the Website with the new Effective Date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Kimberley Dobbs

Email: dobbs.kimberly@gmail.com

Please allow up to 30 days for a response to non-urgent inquiries. For therapy-related privacy concerns, refer to our HIPAA Notice.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.