Effective Date: July 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Shine Therapy Waco (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of the families and children we serve. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website (shinetherapywaco.com), how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our website or submitting an inquiry form, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- Your child’s name, age, and areas of concern or developmental history
- Any additional details you share through our inquiry or contact forms
Information collected automatically:
- Basic website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring pages) through Google Analytics or similar tools
- IP address and browser type
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes beyond standard website analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiry and schedule a complimentary consultation
- Provide speech therapy evaluation and treatment services
- Communicate with you about your child’s care, appointments, and progress
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Protected Health Information and HIPAA
As a healthcare provider, Shine Therapy Waco is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any protected health information (PHI) related to your child’s care — including clinical records, evaluation results, and treatment notes — is handled in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices, which will be provided to you at the time of service.
This website Privacy Policy covers information collected through our website only. For questions about how we handle clinical and health information, please contact us directly.
5. Children’s Privacy
Our services are provided to children, but our website is directed to parents and guardians, not to minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will promptly address it.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party tools:
- Engagify — for our client inquiry form. Information submitted through that form is subject to Engagify’s privacy practices in addition to our own.
- Google Maps — for displaying our office location. Google’s privacy policy applies to any data collected through map embeds.
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us, including using secure, encrypted platforms for data storage and communication. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any information you send to us electronically.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it
- Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the information below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out:
Shine Therapy Waco
1000 W Hwy 6, Suite 500, Waco, TX 76712
Email: info@shinetherapywaco.com
Phone: (254) 304-9345