Cookie policy.

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how [Practice Name / Laury Monk Therapy] ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at [Website URL] (the "Site").

This policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy] and [Website Terms of Use].

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, provide basic security, remember user preferences, and supply aggregated, non-identifying reporting information.

2. Our Approach to Healthcare Privacy & Tracking

We take digital privacy and confidentiality seriously. In accordance with professional behavioral health standards and state and federal privacy guidance:

  • No Marketing or Advertising Pixels: We do not install third-party tracking pixels (such as the Meta/Facebook Pixel) or cross-site advertising networks on this Site.

  • No Protected Health Information (PHI): Cookies do not contain, access, or store Protected Health Information (PHI) or confidential clinical intake data.

  • Separate Clinical Systems: Any client portal, electronic health record (EHR) system (such as SimplePractice), or telehealth video platform linked from this Site operates on independent, encrypted, HIPAA-compliant servers governed by their own strict security standards and privacy notices.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Category & Purpose

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website navigation, security, session management, and load balancing. The site cannot function properly without them.
    Can You Opt Out? No (Always Active)

  • Functional Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences (such as your cookie consent choices or accessibility preferences).
    Can You Opt Out? Yes

  • Analytics & Performance Cookies: Help us understand aggregated traffic patterns (such as which pages are visited most often) so we can improve site layout and content. IP addresses are anonymized.
    Can You Opt Out?Yes

4. Third-Party Services

We may utilize trusted third-party providers to host and operate this Site, including:

  • Website Hosting Platform: [e.g., Squarespace / WordPress / Webflow] — sets essential cookies necessary for site delivery, DDoS protection, and form handling.

  • Aggregated Web Analytics: [e.g., Google Analytics 4 / Fathom Analytics / Plausible] — configured with IP anonymization to track aggregate trends without identifying individual visitors.

  • Practice Management / Client Portal Links: When you click a link to schedule a consultation through our secure portal [e.g., SimplePractice], you are redirected to a secure third-party domain governed by separate HIPAA-compliant security agreements.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device:

On Our Site

You can adjust your cookie choices at any time using our on-site cookie banner or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in our website footer.

In Your Web Browser

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to view or use certain features of the Site.

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies

  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

"Do Not Track" and Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by compatible browsers, which automatically signal your preference to opt out of non-essential analytics tracking.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our operational practices, website platform updates, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Practice Name: [Full Practice Legal Name]

  • Clinician: [Laury Monk, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #XXXXXX]

  • Supervised by: [Supervisor Name, License Type #XXXXXX]

  • Email: [contact@yourdomain.com]

  • Phone: [(XXX) XXX-XXXX]

  • Mailing Address: [Practice Physical or Mailing Address, City, CA ZIP]