Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 24, 2026

Derek Pendleton, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, respects your privacy. This policy explains how information submitted through DerekPendletonLCSW.com is handled.

Information you provide

If you use the contact form, you may provide your name, phone number, email address, and a message. You may also share information when you call or email the practice. This information is used to respond to your inquiry and, if appropriate, discuss scheduling services.

Please avoid including detailed medical or mental health information in the website contact form. Submitting a form or sending an email does not establish a therapist–client relationship.

Website information

The website and its service providers may collect basic technical information, such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited. Cookies may be used to help the website function and understand how it is used. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

How information is shared

Information may be shared with providers that help operate the website or deliver communications, and when disclosure is required by law. Information is kept for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable recordkeeping requirements.

Security and other websites

Steps are taken to protect information, but no website or email transmission can be guaranteed completely secure. Links to other websites are governed by those websites’ own privacy policies.

Client health information

This website policy covers website use and initial inquiries. If you become a client, the practice’s separate Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your protected health information is used and disclosed and describes your rights.

Contact

For questions about this policy, contact:

Derek Pendleton, LCSW, ACSW, BCD
100 Rose Lane, Chalfont, PA 18914
DPendleton@DerekPendletonLCSW.com
267-315-4173

This policy may be updated from time to time. The effective date above will reflect the latest version.