PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Dr. Barrie Birge (“Dr. Birge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used and protected, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including when you:

Complete a contact, inquiry, discovery, or other website form
Request information about therapy, coaching, consultation, speaking, workshops, or parenting programs
Communicate with us through the website
Subscribe to or follow links to newsletters or other resources
Otherwise choose to provide information to us

Depending on the form or service, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, state or location, and information you voluntarily provide in a message or form.

The website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and general website usage information through cookies, analytics, and similar technologies.

2. Please Use Care When Submitting Sensitive Information

This website is intended to provide general information about Dr. Barrie Birge and her professional services.

Please do not use general website contact forms to submit highly sensitive, confidential, or emergency information unless a form specifically requests that information and is intended for that purpose.

Submitting an inquiry through this website does not, by itself, establish a therapist-client, coach-client, or other professional relationship.

If you become a therapy client, additional privacy practices, informed consent documents, and other policies applicable to the therapeutic relationship may apply separately.

3. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you voluntarily submit it through forms or other features on this website.

Certain information may also be collected automatically through Wix and technologies used to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the website.

Some links on this website may direct you to third-party platforms or services. Information you provide directly to those services is governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to questions and inquiries
Determine whether a requested professional service may be appropriate or available
Communicate regarding therapy, coaching, consultation, speaking, workshops, or parenting programs
Provide requested information or resources
Operate and improve the website
Understand general website usage and performance
Maintain website security
Comply with applicable legal or professional obligations

We do not sell personal information provided through this website for monetary compensation.

5. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

This website is hosted through Wix. Wix may collect, store, and process information as necessary to provide website hosting, forms, security, analytics, and related services.

The website may also contain links to or integrate with third-party services, including social media platforms, newsletter or publishing platforms, and other services.

When you leave this website or interact directly with a third-party service, that company's privacy practices and terms may apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to use.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly, understand how visitors use the site, maintain security, and improve the visitor experience.

Some cookies may be necessary for website functionality, while others may be associated with analytics or third-party services.

Depending upon your location and the technologies enabled on the website, you may have options for managing cookie preferences through a consent banner, browser settings, or other privacy controls.

Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Communications

If you contact us through the website, we may use the contact information you provide to respond to your inquiry.

If you separately choose to subscribe to a newsletter, publication, or other communications, you may receive those communications in accordance with the terms and privacy practices of the applicable service. You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications using the unsubscribe mechanism provided with those communications.

Submitting a professional-services inquiry does not automatically enroll you in marketing communications.

8. How Information Is Shared

Personal information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate this website or provide requested services, such as website hosting and technology providers.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or applicable professional obligations, or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, security, or the integrity of the website.

We do not sell personal information provided through this website for monetary compensation.

9. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to help protect personal information.

However, no website, electronic transmission, email system, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use appropriate care when deciding what information to transmit electronically.

10. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information, which may include the right to request access, correction, or deletion of certain information, or to request information regarding how personal information is used.

You may also withdraw consent where applicable.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests, and some information may need to be retained when required by law or applicable professional obligations.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites and platforms, including social media, Substack, and other third-party resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites or services operated by third parties. Visiting or using those services is subject to their own privacy policies and terms.

12. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children through general website use.

Because Dr. Birge's professional services may include work involving adolescents and families, a parent, guardian, or prospective client may contact the practice regarding services. Any professional relationship that is subsequently established is governed by the appropriate consent, privacy, and professional-practice documents.

13. Therapy and Protected Health Information

Information associated with therapy services may be subject to additional privacy and confidentiality protections that are separate from this general Website Privacy Policy.

Where applicable, therapy clients will receive appropriate notices, informed consent documents, and information regarding privacy and confidentiality in connection with professional services.

This Website Privacy Policy is not intended to replace any Notice of Privacy Practices, informed consent agreement, or other document that applies to an established professional relationship.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in the website, services, technology, or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page may be revised. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request regarding personal information collected through this website, please contact:

Dr. Barrie Birge
Website: drbarriebirge.com
Email: barrie@drbarriebirge.com