Thought Provoking, LLC | Cookies Policy

Last Updated: April 2026


1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to site owners. Cookies do not give anyone access to your device or any personal information beyond what you choose to share.


2. How This Website Uses Cookies

thought-provoking.com uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To understand how visitors navigate and use the site
  • To measure the performance and visibility of our online presence
  • To improve site content and user experience over time

We do not use cookies to collect protected health information (PHI), and we do not use cookies to identify individual visitors by name or contact information.


3. Types of Cookies Used on This Site

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. The site cannot function properly without these cookies. They do not collect information that could be used for marketing purposes.

3.2 Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to collect information about how visitors use the site, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on the site, and how visitors arrive at the site.

This information is aggregated and anonymized — it is used to improve site performance and user experience and is not used to identify individual visitors.

Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

For more information on how Google uses data collected through this site, visit: policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Performance Cookies — Google Search Console

This site uses Google Search Console, a service provided by Google LLC. Google Search Console does not place cookies on visitor devices directly. It collects data about how this site appears in Google Search results, including search queries that lead visitors to the site and how often the site appears in search results. This information is used solely to monitor and improve the site’s search visibility and is not linked to individual visitor identities.

For more information on Google’s data practices, visit: policies.google.com/privacy


4. A Note on Privacy for Mental Health Visitors

Thought Provoking recognizes that visiting a mental health practice website is a private matter. While the cookies described in this policy do not collect protected health information and do not identify you by name, we understand that some visitors may have concerns about online privacy.

If this is a concern, we recommend one or more of the following:

  • Browse this site in a private or incognito window
  • Use your browser settings to block third-party cookies
  • Contact our office directly by phone at 724-913-2040 rather than engaging with the site online

We are committed to handling all interactions with this practice — online and in person — with discretion and respect for your privacy.


5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a new cookie is placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies
  • Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari
  • Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge

You may also opt out of interest-based advertising more broadly through the Digital Advertising Alliance at: optout.aboutads.info


6. HIPAA and Cookie Data

Cookies used on this site do not collect, store, or transmit protected health information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Cookie data is aggregated and anonymized and is not used in connection with clinical records or the therapeutic relationship.

If you have questions about how Thought Provoking protects your health information in the context of the therapeutic relationship, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, provided at intake, or contact our office at 724-913-2040.


7. Third-Party Cookie Policies

Cookies placed by third-party services on this site are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. Thought Provoking does not control and is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party cookie providers. We encourage you to review Google’s privacy policy directly at policies.google.com/privacy.


8. Changes to This Policy

Thought Provoking reserves the right to update this Cookies Policy at any time. Updates will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.


9. Contact

For questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

Thought Provoking Moon Township, Pennsylvania Phone: 724-913-2040

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