Cookie & Tracking Notice

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit my website. They help me provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use my site.

How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies

At Gayle Weill, LCSW, LLC, I use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including pixels, tags, and SDKs) on my Squarespace-hosted site for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for my website to function properly and cannot be disabled in my systems:

  • Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity

  • Session cookies to maintain your browsing session

  • Load balancing and infrastructure cookies to ensure my website runs smoothly

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on my website:

  • Scheduling platform cookies to enable appointment booking functionality

  • Payment processing cookies to facilitate secure transactions for my services

  • Preference cookies to remember your settings and choices

Analytics Cookies

I use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with my website and to improve performance and content:

  • Google Analytics to measure website usage, page views, events, and user behavior across sessions and devices

  • Squarespace Analytics (my website hosting platform) to measure site usage and performance

  • Performance tracking to identify and fix technical issues

  • Traffic analysis to improve my website content and user experience

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

I use advertising and marketing technologies to measure campaign performance, perform attribution, and show relevant information about my services:

  • Pixels and tags (such as the Meta/Facebook Pixel and Google Ads tags) for conversion tracking and retargeting

  • Retargeting cookies to display information about my services on other websites and platforms you visit

  • Social media pixels to show relevant content on social platforms

Third-Party Services

My website integrates with third-party services that may place their own cookies or use similar tracking technologies and may receive or process the data described below in accordance with their own privacy policies:

  • Google (Google Analytics, Google Ads)

  • Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram Pixel)

  • Squarespace (hosting and analytics)

  • Payment processors for secure transaction processing

  • Scheduling platforms for appointment booking (e.g., Calendly)

  • Video conferencing tools for telehealth sessions

  • Email marketing platforms for newsletter and communications

  • Course platform providers for my self-paced course delivery (e.g., Kajabi)

Embedded tools such as Calendly scheduling pages and Kajabi-hosted pages/forms (for course content, sign-ups, or email capture) may set their own cookies or use similar tracking technologies. These third parties may collect usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms. I do not control third-party cookies or how they are used, and some third parties may act as independent controllers of your data.

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies and similar technologies:

Site Cookie Banner/Manager

Where available, my site displays a cookie banner that lets you accept, reject (except strictly necessary), or manage your cookie preferences. You can revisit your choices at any time by using the cookie settings link or icon in the site footer (if enabled).

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

  • Block third-party cookies only

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Set up notifications when cookies are being placed

Opt-Out Tools

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can:

  • Limit ad tracking in your device settings

  • Reset your advertising ID to clear existing tracking

  • Use privacy-focused browsers that block tracking by default

Data Collected Through Cookies

The information I and third parties may collect through cookies, pixels, and tags includes:

  • IP address and approximate location (e.g., city/region derived from IP)

  • Device identifiers and cookie IDs (including mobile advertising IDs)

  • Device and browser information (type, version, operating system, language, screen resolution)

  • Site usage (pages viewed, links clicked, scroll depth, time on page, referring/exit pages)

  • Referral sources and campaign data (e.g., UTM parameters, source/medium) for attribution

  • Interactions with embedded content and forms

I do not use cookies to collect or store personal health information.

Data Protection and Privacy

I am committed to protecting your privacy:

  • No personal health information is collected through website cookies

  • Secure data transmission using industry-standard encryption

  • Limited data sharing only with trusted service providers

  • Regular security reviews of my tracking implementations

Important Notice for Therapy Clients

Please note that:

  • Website cookies are separate from your therapy records, which are protected under HIPAA

  • No therapeutic communications occur through website tracking

  • Emergency situations cannot be handled through my website - please contact 911 or your local emergency services

  • For questions about your therapy records, please refer to my Notice of Privacy Practices provided during intake

Children's Privacy

My website is not directed toward children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe I have collected information from a child, please contact me immediately.

International Users

If you are accessing my website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where my servers or service providers are located.

Updates to This Notice

I may update this Cookie & Tracking Notice from time to time. When I make changes:

  • I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this notice

  • Significant changes will be highlighted on my website

  • Continued use of my website constitutes acceptance of the updated notice

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie & Tracking Notice or my privacy practices:

Gayle Weill, LCSW, LLC
Email: gayleweill@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 211 E 43rd St, 7th Flr #353, New York, NY 10017
Phone: 203-701-6625
Website: https://gayleweilllcsw.com

For technical questions about cookies or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me using the information above.

This notice is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. For questions about your therapy services and HIPAA-protected health information, please refer to my separate Notice of Privacy Practices.