PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Angela Sue Garvey, MA, LMFTA, operating through Life on Purpose School, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with any of the following websites and services:

• angelasue.com (Life on Purpose School): therapy services in Washington State, coaching services nationwide, educational courses, speaking, and workshops

• textmytherapist (Text My Therapist): therapy-inspired merchandise and related products

• selferasuretherapy.com (Self-Erasure Therapy): a nonprofit offering free community workshops on self-erasure patterns

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This policy applies to all three websites and their associated services, though certain sections apply only to specific sites as noted. By using any of our websites, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Angela Sue Garvey is based in Washington State. Our services are primarily offered to individuals in the United States, though international visitors may access our websites.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our websites or services, you may choose to provide information including:

• Your name, email address, and phone number (via contact forms, scheduling, or email sign-ups)

• Intake and assessment information (for therapy clients, submitted through our HIPAA-compliant practice management platform)

• Quiz responses (such as the Self-Erasure Quiz on angelasue.com)

• Scheduling details (appointment requests submitted through our online scheduling tool)

• Payment and billing information (processed securely through our payment processor for courses, merchandise, donations, or session fees)

• Shipping address and order details (for merchandise purchases on textmytherapist.com)

• Workshop registration details (for Self-Erasure Therapy community workshops)

• Donation information (for contributions to Self-Erasure Therapy, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit)

• Any other information you choose to share with us through email, forms, or direct communication

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information

• IP address (which may indicate your general geographic location)

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns

• Referring website or source that led you to our site

• Google Analytics 4 data, including anonymized traffic and usage statistics

2.3 Information from Third Parties

In limited circumstances, we may receive information about you from:

• Referral sources (if another provider or individual refers you to our services)

• Social media platforms (if you interact with our content or contact us through social media)

• Payment processors (transaction confirmation details)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing services: To deliver therapy (Washington State clients), coaching (nationwide), educational courses, workshops, and related services

• Processing transactions: To complete purchases of courses, merchandise, or donations, and to manage billing for therapy or coaching sessions

• Communicating with you: To send appointment reminders, respond to inquiries, deliver newsletters you have subscribed to, and share relevant updates about our services

• Improving our websites: To analyze how visitors use our sites so we can improve content, functionality, and user experience

• Complying with legal obligations: To meet requirements under federal, state, and professional licensing regulations, including record-keeping for licensed therapy services

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and help us understand how our sites are used.

4.1 Cookies We Use

• Google Analytics 4: Collects anonymized data about website traffic and user behavior. These cookies help us understand which pages are visited most often and how visitors move through our sites. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information by default.

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as maintaining your session when filling out forms or completing a purchase.

• Third-party cookies: If social media tracking pixels or other third-party cookies are active on our sites, they will be listed here.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our websites. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. At this time, our websites do not alter their data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals. If a standard is established in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our websites and deliver our services. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their specific functions and are obligated to protect your data. The categories of service providers we use include:

• Practice management: A HIPAA-compliant practice management platform for therapy scheduling, intake, clinical documentation, and billing (applies to therapy clients on angelasue.com only)

• Email marketing: An email marketing platform that stores your email address, name, and quiz responses for newsletter delivery and email sequences

• Scheduling: An online scheduling platform that collects your name, email, and appointment preferences

• Website analytics: Google Analytics 4 for anonymized website traffic data

• Payment processing: Secure third-party payment processing for courses, merchandise, donations, and session fees

• Website hosting: Third-party hosting services for our websites

• E-commerce: An e-commerce platform for merchandise sales on textmytherapist.com (when launched)

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5.3 HIPAA-Protected Information

Therapy client records are protected by HIPAA and are handled with additional safeguards. Therapy records are shared only as permitted by HIPAA, which may include treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, or as required by law. For complete details on how therapy records are handled, please refer to our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, provided to all therapy clients during intake.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that Life on Purpose School, LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. HIPAA-Specific Disclosures

Important: This section applies specifically to individuals receiving licensed psychotherapy services through angelasue.com.

Angela Sue Garvey, MA, LMFTA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington State. All clinical therapy records, including intake forms, session notes, treatment plans, and billing records associated with therapy services, are protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

As a therapy client, you have specific rights under HIPAA, including the right to access your clinical records, request amendments, and receive an accounting of certain disclosures. These rights are described in detail in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to every therapy client during the intake process and is also available upon request.

What is NOT covered by HIPAA: Information collected through coaching services, educational courses, merchandise purchases, workshop registrations, email subscriptions, and donations is not protected health information under HIPAA. This non-clinical information is governed by this Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about your therapy records or HIPAA rights, please contact Angela directly at 360-207-4409 or angela@angelasue.com.

7. Your Rights

7.1 Access, Correction, and Deletion

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at angela@angelasue.com or 360-207-4409. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7.2 Email Communications (CAN-SPAM Compliance)

If you have subscribed to our email list, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included at the bottom of every email. We honor all unsubscribe requests promptly and will remove you from our mailing list within 10 business days. You do not need to provide a reason for unsubscribing.

7.3 Washington State Privacy Rights

If you are a Washington State resident, you may have additional rights under the Washington My Health My Data Act. This law provides enhanced protections for consumer health data collected outside of HIPAA-covered services. This may include information collected through our quizzes, workshops, or coaching services that relates to your health or wellness.

Under this law, you may have the right to:

• Know what health data is being collected and how it is used

• Withdraw consent for the collection or sharing of health data

• Request deletion of health data

7.4 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us using the information in Section 12 below.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Use of HIPAA-compliant platforms for all therapy-related data

• SSL/TLS encryption on all our websites

• Secure, password-protected access to administrative accounts and third-party platforms

• Regular review of our data handling practices

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to maintaining strong protections consistent with industry standards and our professional obligations.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Therapy records: Retained in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements for licensed therapists.

• Email marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe from our mailing list, at which point your email and associated data are removed from active marketing lists.

• Transaction and purchase records: Retained as required for tax reporting and accounting purposes.

• Website analytics data: Retained according to our Google Analytics 4 configuration settings.

• Workshop registration data: Retained for the duration of your participation plus a reasonable period for follow-up and program evaluation.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our websites and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at angela@angelasue.com, and we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice, such as a prominent notice on our websites or an email to active subscribers.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our websites after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:

Angela Sue Garvey, MA, LMFTA

Life on Purpose School, LLC

Email: angela@angelasue.com

Phone: 360-207-4409

For questions specifically about therapy records or HIPAA rights, please contact Angela directly using the information above and reference your status as a therapy client.

Terms and services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any website owned or operated by Angela Sue Garvey or Life on Purpose School, LLC (collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), including angelasue.com and selferasuretherapy.com (collectively, the “Sites”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Sites.

You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase any services, products, or digital content through our Sites. By making a purchase, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Sites, regardless of which specific site you are visiting.

2. Description of Services

Our Sites offer a range of services, products, and educational content across three brands. The nature of each offering differs, and the terms governing each vary accordingly.

Therapy Services (angelasue.com): Angela Sue Garvey is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFTA) in the state of Washington. Therapy services are provided exclusively via telehealth to clients located in Washington State. All therapy services are governed by a separate Therapy Client Agreement, informed consent documentation, and applicable state and federal regulations, including HIPAA. Therapy services are not a substitute for emergency medical services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Coaching Services (angelasue.com): Coaching services are non-clinical, non-therapeutic, and available nationally. Coaching is not therapy, does not establish a therapist-client relationship, and is not a substitute for licensed mental health treatment. All coaching engagements are governed by a separate Coaching Agreement.

Courses and Digital Products (angelasue.com): Online courses, workbooks, assessments, guides, and other digital products are educational in nature. They do not constitute therapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship.

Merchandise (angelasue.com): Physical products, including apparel, accessories, and other merchandise, are sold through our e-commerce platform under the Text My Therapist brand. All merchandise purchases are subject to the purchase and refund terms outlined in Section 5 of these Terms.

Workshops and Resources (selferasuretherapy.com): Self-Erasure Therapy™ offers free and donation-based community workshops and educational resources. These workshops are educational in nature and do not constitute therapy, clinical treatment, or a therapist-client relationship.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: All content published on these Sites, including blog posts, social media content, videos, podcast episodes, newsletter content, and downloadable resources, is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This content does not constitute therapy, medical advice, psychological treatment, or a therapist-client relationship. Reading, viewing, or engaging with our content does not create a professional relationship of any kind.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Sites, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, course materials, workshop curricula, frameworks, assessments, and digital products, is the property of Angela Sue Garvey and Life on Purpose School, LLC, and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The following original frameworks, methodologies, and brand names are proprietary intellectual property of Angela Sue Garvey and Life on Purpose School, LLC:

• Self-Erasure Therapy™ (framework, term, and methodology; trademark registration pending)

• The Three Roots Framework (Biology, Belief, Belonging)

• The 4 E’s Recovery Framework (Expand, Elevate, Everyday, Environment)

• The Purpose Framework

• Life on Purpose School (brand name)

• Text My Therapist (brand name)

• All course curricula, workshop materials, and educational content

No part of the Sites or their content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, reused, downloaded, reposted, or used to create derivative works without the prior written permission of Angela Sue Garvey, except as expressly permitted below.

Limited Personal Use: Visitors and followers may share links to our content and may quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with proper attribution to Angela Sue Garvey / Life on Purpose School. Attribution must include a link to the original source when shared digitally.

Workshop Attendees and Course Students: You may apply concepts from our frameworks and materials to your personal life and personal growth. You may NOT teach, present, train others in, or commercialize any of our proprietary frameworks, methodologies, or materials without a separate written licensing agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, incorporating our frameworks into your own courses, workshops, coaching programs, therapy practice materials, presentations, or published works.

4. User Conduct

When using our Sites, participating in courses or workshops, or communicating with us or other participants, you agree to the following:

• You will not engage in harassment, abuse, threats, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior toward Angela, her team, or other participants in any course, workshop, group program, or online community.

• You will not use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or other automated means to access, collect, or interact with the Sites or their content.

• You will not misrepresent your relationship with Angela Sue Garvey, Life on Purpose School, Text My Therapist, or Self-Erasure Therapy™, including falsely claiming endorsement, affiliation, or partnership.

• You will not use content from the Sites to create competing products, services, or educational materials without written authorization.

• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Sites, related systems, or networks.

We reserve the right to remove any user from courses, workshops, or communities, and to restrict access to the Sites, for violations of these conduct standards.

5. Purchases, Payments, and Refunds

Therapy Services: Payment terms for therapy are governed by the Therapy Client Agreement and, where applicable, insurance contracts. Therapy payment policies are not covered by these Terms.

Coaching Services: Payment terms for coaching engagements are governed by a separate Coaching Agreement. Cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours notice. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice may be forfeited.

Courses and Digital Products: All sales of digital products (workbooks, assessments, guides, downloadable resources) and online courses are final. No refunds will be issued once access has been granted or the product has been delivered. By purchasing a course or digital product, you acknowledge and agree that all sales are final.

Merchandise (Text My Therapist): Returns and exchanges are accepted within thirty (30) days of delivery for items that are unworn, unwashed, and in original condition with tags attached. Custom or personalized items are final sale. Approved returns will be refunded to the original payment method. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item was defective or shipped in error.

Workshops (Self-Erasure Therapy™): Free workshops have no payment terms. For donation-based events, donations are voluntary and non-refundable.

Payment Processing: Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, which may include Stripe and/or PayPal. By making a purchase, you also agree to the terms of service and privacy policies of the applicable payment processor. We do not store your payment card information on our servers.

6. Disclaimers

The information and content provided on our Sites, including blog posts, social media content, newsletter content, course materials, workshop materials, and downloadable resources, is for educational and informational purposes only.

Even though Angela Sue Garvey is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFTA), content consumed outside of a formal therapy relationship is educational, not clinical. Reading our content, taking our courses, attending our workshops, or engaging with our social media does not establish a therapist-client relationship and does not constitute personalized clinical advice.

Our content is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, psychiatric treatment, or medical care. If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Results from coaching, courses, workshops, or engagement with our educational content are not guaranteed. Individual outcomes depend on many factors, including personal effort, circumstances, and willingness to apply concepts. Testimonials and case examples shared on our Sites represent individual experiences and are not promises of specific results.

The Sites and their content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Angela Sue Garvey, Life on Purpose School, LLC, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Sites, services, products, or content.

In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to the Sites, services, products, or content exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific service or product giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability.

We shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to perform obligations under these Terms when such delay or failure results from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to illness, technology failures, natural disasters, pandemics, acts of government, or other force majeure events.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Angela Sue Garvey, Life on Purpose School, LLC, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Sites; (b) your violation of any provision of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, privacy, or proprietary right; or (d) your misuse of any content, frameworks, or materials obtained from the Sites.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites, services, and applications, including but not limited to SimplePractice (scheduling and billing), Calendly (appointment scheduling), KIT (email marketing), social media platforms, and payment processors.

These third-party links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.

10. User-Generated Content

Our Sites and services may allow you to submit, post, or share content, including comments, testimonials, workshop participation, course discussions, and feedback (collectively, “User Content”).

By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting our Sites and services. This includes the right to use anonymized testimonials and feedback in marketing materials, with your permission obtained separately.

We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove any User Content at our sole discretion, for any reason, including content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable, harmful, or inaccurate.

HIPAA Commitment: We will never use identifiable therapy client information in marketing, testimonials, or any public-facing content. All client privacy protections required by HIPAA and Washington State law are strictly maintained. Any testimonials used are shared only with the explicit, informed, written consent of the individual, and therapy client testimonials are handled in accordance with all applicable ethical and legal standards.

11. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Informal Resolution: Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us in writing and engage in a good-faith effort to resolve any dispute informally within thirty (30) days of the written notice.

Mediation: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Spokane County, Washington, before pursuing litigation.

Venue: Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Spokane County, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Small Claims Exception: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in Spokane County, Washington, for disputes within the jurisdictional limits of that court.

12. Privacy

Your use of our Sites is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Sites, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document and make reasonable efforts to notify you, which may include posting a notice on the Sites or sending a notification to the email address associated with your account.

Your continued use of the Sites after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Sites.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Angela Sue Garvey, MA, LMFTA

Life on Purpose School, LLC

522 W Riverside Ave, Ste N

Spokane, WA 99201

Email: hello@angelasue.com

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

The failure of either party to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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