PRIVACY POLICY

Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to handling your personal information with care, respect, and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains how Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit our website, contact us, schedule appointments, or inquire about our services.

Our services may include hypnotherapy, life coaching, book coaching, writing coaching, speaking engagements, meeting facilitation, and tarot card readings.

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

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website or requesting services.

This information may include:

Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and other contact details.
Appointment Information: Scheduling preferences, requested services, and information submitted through booking forms.
Service-Related Information: Personal goals, concerns, interests, or background information voluntarily shared during inquiries or sessions.
Payment Information: Billing details and transaction information necessary to process payments.
Communication Information: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and correspondence submitted through our website or other communication channels.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and website interaction data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

We encourage visitors not to submit highly sensitive personal or medical information through general website contact forms.

How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
Scheduling and managing appointments, consultations, and professional engagements.
Delivering requested hypnotherapy, coaching, and related services.
Processing payments and maintaining business records.
Communicating appointment confirmations, reminders, and service-related updates.
Sending newsletters, educational content, promotional offers, and event announcements when permitted by law.
Improving website functionality, accessibility, and visitor experience.
Maintaining website security and preventing unauthorized activity.
Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We use personal information only for legitimate business purposes and other purposes permitted by applicable law.

Confidentiality of Hypnotherapy and Coaching Sessions

Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy recognizes that clients may share personal, emotional, or sensitive information during hypnotherapy and coaching sessions.

We respect the confidential nature of these communications and take reasonable steps to protect information shared during professional sessions.

Client information will not be disclosed to unrelated third parties except when authorized by the client, necessary to provide requested services, or permitted or required by applicable law.

Confidentiality may be subject to legal limitations, including valid court orders or other legally required disclosures.

Any session recordings, testimonials, photographs, or personal stories used for promotional purposes will require appropriate permission from the individuals involved.

Health and Sensitive Personal Information

During hypnotherapy or coaching inquiries and sessions, clients may voluntarily share information relating to their physical health, emotional well-being, personal challenges, or life circumstances.

We recognize that this information may be sensitive and take reasonable measures to protect it against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

We will not intentionally use sensitive client information for unrelated marketing purposes without appropriate permission.

Applicable privacy and confidentiality obligations depend on the nature of the services, the information collected, and relevant federal and state laws.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, and enhance the overall user experience.

These technologies may collect information such as:

Browser and device type.
Pages visited and time spent on the website.
General geographic location derived from technical information.
Website traffic sources and navigation patterns.
Interactions with website features.

Where implemented, third-party analytics services may process certain website usage information on our behalf.

You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices concerning nonessential cookies and tracking technologies.

Newsletters and Marketing Communications

Visitors may choose to receive newsletters, educational articles, updates, event announcements, and promotional communications from Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy.

We may use contact information to send marketing communications when you have subscribed or when otherwise permitted by law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in our messages or contacting us directly.

Unsubscribing from promotional communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending important appointment confirmations, transaction notices, or other service-related messages.

Sharing Information With Third Parties

We may share personal information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website and provide requested services.

These providers may include:

Website hosting and maintenance providers.
Appointment scheduling and booking platforms.
Payment processors.
Email communication and marketing platforms.
Website analytics and technical support providers.
Other professionals or vendors assisting with authorized business operations.

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to valid legal processes, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our clients, business, or others.

We do not authorize service providers to use sensitive client session information for unrelated advertising purposes.

Third-Party Websites and External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, online bookstores, scheduling systems, payment platforms, social media accounts, or other external resources.

These websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before submitting personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.

These measures may include access controls, secure website connections, and appropriate safeguards for information stored or processed through third-party services.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

While we strive to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide requested services, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the service, and applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, de-identify, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable retention obligations.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include:

Requesting access to personal information we maintain about you.
Requesting correction of inaccurate personal information.
Requesting deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
Withdrawing consent for certain communications or data uses.
Opting out of marketing communications.
Requesting information about certain disclosures of personal information.
Exercising additional privacy rights available under applicable law.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information available on our website.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.

Depending on the law and circumstances, these rights may include requesting information about the collection and use of personal information, requesting correction or deletion, and opting out of certain uses or disclosures.

We will review and respond to applicable privacy requests in accordance with legal requirements.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit any privacy rights provided by applicable California law.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended primarily for adults and are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without the authorization or parental consent required by applicable law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without the required consent, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request a review.

International Visitors

Our website may be accessible to visitors outside the United States.

If you access our website from another country, your personal information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Applicable privacy protections may differ depending on the jurisdiction.

We will handle international personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Norman Plotkin Hypnotherapy reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our website, services, business practices, or applicable laws.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact: