Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [2/24/2026]

Last Updated: [2/24/2026]

At Alternative Beginnings, we understand that families reach out during meaningful and often emotional transitions. Protecting your privacy is part of how we care for you.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website hosted on Squarespace or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our Squarespace website, we may collect:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Information submitted through newsletter sign-up forms

  • Information shared when requesting services or consultations

Information Collected Automatically (via Squarespace)

Squarespace may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Website interaction data

  • Cookies and analytics data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve the experience.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive medical or protected health information through website forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide referral and care guidance services

  • Send newsletters and supportive resources (if you opt in)

  • Improve website functionality

  • Communicate updates related to our services

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Squarespace Platform & Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace provides:

  • Secure website hosting

  • Contact form functionality

  • Newsletter subscription tools

  • Analytics services

Information submitted through forms is processed and stored through Squarespace’s secure systems.

If we use third-party services such as:

  • Squarespace Email Campaigns

  • Google Analytics

  • Scheduling software

  • Payment processing services (if applicable)

Those providers may process information on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate security safeguards.

For more information about Squarespace’s privacy practices, you may review their Privacy Policy at:

https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter through our Squarespace site:

  • You will receive occasional updates, resources, and supportive information.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

  • We will not send unrelated marketing communications.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our Squarespace website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze visitor behavior

  • Enhance user experience

You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if preferred.

6. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we collect

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Know whether your information is sold (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

[helloaltbeginnings@gmail.com]

[925-595-8533]

We will respond within the timeframe required by California law.

7. Data Security

Squarespace uses industry-standard security measures to protect data. We also take reasonable administrative steps to safeguard the information we receive.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Alternative Beginnin

[helloaltbeginnings@gmail.com]