Privacy Notice

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Paula Swats Johnson.

Privacy Notice & Terms and Conditions.

Effective Date: August 23, 2025
Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Paula Swats Johnson, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values and respects the privacy of individuals who use our website and related services (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions explain how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through www.paulaswatsjohnson.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Notice and these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Nature of the Website and Services

This Website provides educational, reflective, and faith-based content related to personal growth, emotional awareness, and spiritual exploration. All content is provided for informational and self-reflective purposes only.

Not Therapy / Not Counseling

The content, tools, reflections, and resources provided on this Website do not constitute psychotherapy, mental health counseling, medical treatment, diagnosis, or clinical services. Use of this Website does not establish a therapist-client, counselor-client, coach-client, or pastoral relationship.

If you are seeking therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment for mental health concerns, please consult a licensed mental health professional.

2. HIPAA-Style Disclaimer

This Website and its owner are not a covered entity or business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Any information voluntarily submitted through this Website (including contact forms or emails) is not considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is not subject to HIPAA protections.

Please do not submit sensitive medical, mental health, or insurance information through this Website.

3. Mental Health and Emergency Disclaimer

Some reflective practices suggested on this Website—such as silence, journaling, or self-reflection—may bring up emotional responses, including negative thoughts. These practices are offered for personal reflection only and are not clinical interventions.

If you experience persistent emotional distress or recurring negative thoughts, seeking support from a licensed mental health professional (such as one trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) may be helpful.

Emergency Support

If you are experiencing an emergency or feel unsafe, do not rely on this Website. Please contact:

• 911 for emergency services, or
• 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7 in Arizona and nationwide)

4. Information We Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information you choose to provide, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address
• Information submitted through contact forms, questionnaires, or emails
• Event registration information (online or in-person)
• User-generated content such as comments or posts (which may be publicly visible)

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser type and device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and site usage data
  This information is typically collected through analytics tools.

Personal information does not include anonymized, de-identified, or aggregated data.

5. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
• Respond to inquiries and communications
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Register users for events or updates

We do not sell personal data.

6. Cookies

This Website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

In accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §18-552, users will be notified of any data breach involving personal information as required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

9. External and Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites.

0. International Visitors

If you access this Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request access to or deletion of personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any rights, contact us at paulaswatsjohnson@gmail.com.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Paula Swats Johnson, LLC shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this Website or reliance on its content.

13. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or Terms and Conditions, contact us at:

Email: paulaswatsjohnson@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Paula Swats Johnson, LLC
6730 E. McDowell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257