Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: July 2026

 

Welcome to Creative Nature NC, PLLC (“we," "us," “our,” the “practice”), the outpatient private practice owned and operated by Paula Ulrich, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, LPC, ATR-BC (“I,” “me,” or “my”). We operate CreativeNatureNC.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

 

Information We Collect

 

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information collected automatically:

• Voluntary Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or messages submitted through our contact or appointment request forms.

• Automated Information: IP addresses, browser types, time zone, pages visited, and time spent on the Site via cookies and analytics tools.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use the collected data to:

• Respond to your contact inquiries and schedule initial consultations.

• Improve our website functionality and user experience.

• Monitor website traffic and security.

 

We do not use collected data for marketing purposes.

 

Website Communication vs. Therapy

 

Using this website or submitting a contact form does not create a therapist-client relationship. Confidentiality under HIPAA and professional ethics applies only after we enter into a formal, signed therapeutic agreement. Please do not submit sensitive clinical or medical information through our website contact forms, as standard internet forms may not be fully secure.

 

Embedded Content from Other Websites

 

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, maps, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

 

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

 

Google Analytics 

 

This site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our site and compile reports on site activity. Google Analytics does not capture or record any personally identifiable information. Collected data is transmitted to and stored on servers in the United States by Google. You can change your browser options at any time to stop accepting cookies from Google Analytics. Google is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Google protects your data in the Google Privacy Policy.

 

Finally, we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

 

Cookie Policy

 

This site uses cookies–small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymized tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers.

 

Minors (Children under the age of 18 years old)

 

This Site is not intended for children under 18 years of age. No one under age 18 may provide any personal information to or on the Site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on this Site or on or through any of its features/register on the Site, make any purchases through the Site, use any of the interactive or public comment features of this Site or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us via our contact us link.

 

Data Protection and Third Parties

 

Information collected through this Site is used only to respond to your inquiry and determine whether we may be a good fit to work together. We do not sell, rent, trade, transfer, or share your personal information.

 

This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.

 

Your Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can disable cookies in your web browser settings at any time.

 

California Online Privacy Protection Act

 

CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. – See more at:http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf

 

According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:

Users can visit our site anonymously

Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page, or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.

Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy,’ and can be easily be found on the page specified above.

Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.

Users are able to change their personal information by contacting us through a contact form.

 

How does our site handle do not track signals?

We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

 

Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?

It’s also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking.

 

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under 13.

 

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States, and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

 In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices, we will take the following responsive action should a data breach occur: We will notify the users via in-site notification within seven business days.

We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users but also that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. You are responsible for periodically visiting this page to ensure you are up to date on the current privacy policies.

 

I reserve the right to update this policy as required by law or changes in practice. Material changes will be noted with an updated date above.

 

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me directly by email at paula@creativenaturenc.com or by mail using the details provided below:

 

Paula Ulrich

1141 Tunnel Rd, Ste C Unit 19036

Asheville, NC 28805

828-470-7400

 

Thank you for using my website.