Effective Date: July 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Lynn Martin, operating as Martin CBT: A Professional Nursing Corporation ("we," "our," or "us"), collects, uses, and protects information gathered through www.martincbt.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with care and transparency.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Part 1 — Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services.
Information you provide voluntarily:
Name and email address submitted through the website contact form or via email
Any information you choose to include in a message sent through the contact form
Information collected automatically:
Basic website usage data collected by Squarespace (our website platform), including pages visited, time spent on the Site, browser type, and general geographic region
This data is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify you personally
We do not collect:
Health information, medical records, or any Protected Health Information (PHI) through this website
Payment information
Email addresses for marketing or mailing lists
Any data from minors under the age of 13
2. How We Use Your Information
Information you submit through the contact form or via email is used solely to:
Respond to your inquiry
Provide information about services offered by Lynn Martin
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Contact Form & Email
When you submit the contact form on this Site, your message remains in the SimplePractice HIPAA-compliant, HI-TRUST-certified, encrypted platform. An anonymous alert that you’ve messaged Lynn Martin (but no name and no message content) is routed to Lynn Martin's email address. This “alert” is not encrypted under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, it does not contain any personal information.
By submitting the contact form, you acknowledge that this communication does not create a provider-patient relationship between you and Lynn Martin.
4. Scheduling
The "Schedule a Free 20-Minute Consultation" and "Client Portal" buttons on this Site direct you to Simple Practice, a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)-compliant scheduling and client portal platform. Messages sent through the SimplePractice client portal are handled within this HIPAA-compliant platform. Any information you submit through SimplePractice is governed by SimplePractice's own Privacy Policy and is handled in accordance with HIPAA requirements. We encourage you to review Simple Practice's Privacy Policy at simplepractice.com.
Privacy issues pertaining to psychotherapy sessions will be discussed with you at your initial session with Lynn Martin and in your treatment agreement.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party services to operate this Site:
Squarespace — website hosting and analytics platform. Squarespace may collect anonymized usage data as described in Section 1. See Squarespace's Privacy Policy at squarespace.com/privacy.
Simple Practice — HIPAA-compliant scheduling and client portal. See Simple Practice's Privacy Policy at simplepractice.com/privacy.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other advertising tracking tools on this Site.
6. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):
The right to know what personal information we collect about you
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at lynnmartincbt@gmail.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by California law.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from the Site.
If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at lynnmartincbt@gmail.com.
8. Data Retention
Contact form inquiries are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your message or as required by applicable law. We do not maintain a database of contact form submissions.
9. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 17 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this Site, please contact us at lynnmartincbt@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.
10. Links to External Sites
This Site contains links to third-party websites, including professional organizations and mental health resources. These sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Lynn Martin, RN, MS, PMH-CNS, PMH-NP
Martin CBT: A Professional Nursing Corporation
100 Avenida de Orinda, Suite #100-C, Orinda, CA 94563
Part 2 — Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how www.martincbt.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. It should be read alongside the Privacy Policy above.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide basic analytics about how visitors use the site.
2. Cookies We Use
This Site is built on Squarespace and uses only the cookies that Squarespace sets by default to operate the website. We do not add additional tracking or advertising cookies.
The cookies Squarespace may set include:
Essential/functional cookies — required for the Site to function, such as maintaining your session while you browse. These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.
Analytics and customization cookies — Squarespace collects anonymized, aggregated data about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on site, general location) and may remember preferences to customize your experience. This data does not identify you personally.
We do not use:
Advertising or retargeting cookies
Social media tracking cookies
Google Analytics or any other third-party analytics platform
Session recording tools
3. Cookie Consent
This Site displays a cookie consent banner when you first visit. You may accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or select 'Manage Cookies' to customize your preferences. If you decline, only essential cookies necessary for the Site to function will be used.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies currently stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all third-party cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Site and other websites you visit. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help documentation.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time if our use of cookies changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
6. Questions
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at lynnmartincbt@gmail.com.
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