Guiding Light Autism Family Support
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Guiding Light Autism Family Support may collect, how we use it, and how we work to protect your information.
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Guiding Light Autism Family Support ("Guiding Light," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of the families, parents, caregivers, and visitors who use our website and services. We strive to collect only the information we need to communicate with you, provide our services, schedule appointments, process transactions, and improve your experience.
By using our website or voluntarily providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Guiding Light, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us or information necessary to operate our website and provide requested services.
Contact Information
This may include your name, email address, telephone number, and other contact information you choose to provide.
Scheduling Information
When you schedule an appointment through Calendly, information necessary to schedule and manage your appointment may be collected, such as your name, email address, phone number, appointment details, and information you choose to provide through the scheduling process.
Service-Related Information
If you contact us about our services, you may voluntarily provide information about your family's circumstances, needs, questions, or goals. Please provide only information that is reasonably necessary for us to understand and respond to your request.
Payment Information
Payments for services may be processed through PayPal. Payment information submitted through PayPal is handled according to PayPal's privacy policies and terms. Guiding Light does not request or intentionally store your full credit card or bank account information through this website.
Website and Technical Information
Like many websites, our website or service providers may receive certain technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect for purposes such as:
- Responding to questions, requests, and inquiries.
- Providing and coordinating Guiding Light services.
- Scheduling, rescheduling, and managing appointments.
- Processing and documenting payments and transactions.
- Communicating with you about appointments or services.
- Improving our website, services, and customer experience.
- Maintaining business records and complying with applicable legal obligations.
- Protecting the security and integrity of our website and services.
- Preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity.
3. Calendly and Appointment Scheduling
Guiding Light uses Calendly to help visitors schedule consultations and other appointments. When you use our Calendly scheduling page, information you provide through that process may be processed by Calendly on our behalf for scheduling and related purposes.
Calendly maintains its own privacy practices and policies. For additional information about how Calendly handles personal information, please review Calendly's Privacy Notice.
View Calendly's Privacy Notice4. PayPal and Payments
Guiding Light uses PayPal to process certain payments for our services. When you make a payment through PayPal, PayPal may collect and process personal and financial information necessary to complete the transaction, prevent fraud, and provide its services.
Guiding Light does not intentionally collect or store your full credit card number, debit card number, bank account number, or PayPal login credentials through our website.
PayPal's own privacy practices apply to information that PayPal processes. You may review PayPal's privacy information directly through PayPal.
View PayPal's Privacy Information5. When We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our business, provide requested services, process payments, schedule appointments, maintain our website, or comply with legal obligations.
This may include sharing information with service providers such as scheduling, payment, website hosting, communications, or technology providers that help us operate Guiding Light.
We may also disclose information when required or permitted by applicable law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Guiding Light, our clients, or others.
6. Information About Children and Families
Guiding Light serves families and caregivers seeking autism support and guidance. We understand that information families voluntarily share with us may sometimes be personal or sensitive.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, medical records, passwords, or other highly sensitive information through general website forms or ordinary email unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure process.
Our website is intended primarily for parents, caregivers, and adults seeking information and support. We do not knowingly request personal information directly from children under 13 through the website.
7. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website and third-party service providers may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand general website usage, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.
The specific technologies used may change as our website and services develop. Third-party services may have their own privacy and cookie policies.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For that reason, we encourage you to use reasonable care when submitting information online and to avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through ordinary email or website forms.
9. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business and transaction records, communicate with clients, resolve disputes, protect our business, and satisfy applicable legal, tax, accounting, or other obligations.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary for these purposes, we may securely delete, destroy, or de-identify it when appropriate.
10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information. These may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information we maintain about you.
If you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
Some information may need to be retained when required or permitted by law or when necessary for legitimate business purposes.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Those websites are not controlled by Guiding Light and may have their own privacy policies and practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our services, website, business practices, or legal requirements change. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically so you remain informed about how we handle personal information.
Questions About This Privacy Policy?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact Guiding Light Autism Family Support.
info@guidinglightautismsupport.orgThis Privacy Policy is intended to describe Guiding Light Autism Family Support's general privacy practices. It does not create rights or obligations beyond those required by applicable law.
