Privacy Policy
Denise A. Lucas, LPC
Effective Date: 7/01/2022
Last Updated: 7/2/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how this website (deniselucaslpc.com) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to the site. This policy applies to the website only. If you are a current or prospective client, please also review the separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how your protected health information (PHI) is handled once you begin the consultation or treatment process.
- Who We Are
This website is operated by Denise A. Lucas, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the State of Oregon.
Contact:
Denise A. Lucas, LPC
PO Box 13761
Portland, Oregon 97213
Email: DL@deniselucaslpc.com
Phone: 503-782-9950
- Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
This website does not include a contact form. If you reach out by email or phone, any information you choose to share (such as your name, email address, or the content of your message) is collected only through that direct communication — not automatically through the website.
Information collected automatically:
This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (for example, which pages are viewed and how visitors found the site). Google Analytics may collect information such as:
IP address (typically anonymized or truncated)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
Referring website or search terms that led you here
This information is aggregated and used to understand site traffic patterns — it is not used to identify you personally, and it is not linked to any clinical or health information.
Cookies:
Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to collect the information described above. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; doing so will not affect your ability to use this website, though some analytics features may not function as intended.
- How We Use Information
Information collected through this website is used only to:
Understand how visitors use the site, in order to improve its content and usability
Respond to inquiries sent directly by email or phone
We do not sell, rent, or share visitor information with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Third-Party Services
Google Analytics: This site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google’s use of data collected through Analytics is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy). You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, and opt out, at the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
SimplePractice: If you become a client, appointment scheduling, secure messaging, and telehealth sessions are conducted through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform built for mental health professionals. Information you provide through SimplePractice is governed by SimplePractice’s own privacy and security practices, in addition to the protections described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
This website does not use any AI tools, chatbots, or automated systems to process visitor or client communications.
- Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Please note that standard email is not encrypted — avoid including sensitive personal or clinical information in an initial email message.
- Children’s Privacy
This website and practice serve adults 18 years of age and older. This site is not directed at, and does not knowingly collect information from, individuals under 18.
- Your Choices
You may:
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
Contact us directly with any questions about how information is handled
- Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Denise A. Lucas, LPC
Email: DL@deniselucaslpc.com
Phone: 503-782-9950
PO Box 13761, Portland, Oregon 97213
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.