The Omaha Empathy Studio Privacy Notice
At The Omaha Empathy Studio ("we," or "us"), we value the privacy of individuals who use our websites and related services (collectively, our "Services"). This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and share the personal information of users of our Services ("users," "you," or "your"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of your information as described by this Privacy Notice.
Please note: As a mental health practice, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected health information collected in the context of your care is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to you separately. This Privacy Notice applies to information collected through our website and general communications.
Personal information is information that identifies or could be used to identify a specific person. Personal information does not include deidentified information (anonymized or pseudonymized) or aggregated information derived from personal information.
We may collect a variety of personal information and other information about you or your devices from various sources, as described below.
Information You Provide to Us
Registration Information
If you sign up for an account, register to use our Services, or sign up for emails or other updates, we may ask you for basic contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and/or mailing address.
Communications
If you contact us directly, we may collect additional information from you. For example, when you reach out to us, we may ask for your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other contact information so that we can verify your identity and communicate with you. We may also store the contents of any message or attachments that you send to us, as well as any information you submit through any of our forms or questionnaires.
Events
If you register for an event that we host, whether in-person or online, we may collect relevant information such as your name, address, phone number, or email address, as well as specific information relevant to the event for which you are registering.
Payment Information
If you make a purchase through our Services, we (or a third-party payment processor acting on our behalf) may collect your payment-related information, such as credit card or other financial information.
Information We Collect Automatically When You Use Our Services
Device Information
We may collect information about the devices and software you use to access our Services, such as your IP address, web browser type, operating system version, device identifiers, and other similar information.
Usage Information
To help us understand how you use our Services and to help us improve them, we may collect data about your interactions with our Services. This includes, but is not limited to, information such as crash reports, session lengths and times, the specific pages and other content you view, and any searches you conduct on our site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our third-party partners may collect information using cookies, pixel tags, or similar technologies. Cookies are small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters. We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie disappears after you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains after you close your browser and may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to our Services.
Information We Receive from Other Sources
We may receive information about you from other sources, including third parties that help us update, expand, and analyze our records, or detect or prevent fraud. What information we receive from third parties is governed by the privacy settings, policies, and/or procedures of the relevant organizations, and we encourage you to review them.
How We Use the Information We Collect
We may use the information we collect:
- To provide, maintain, improve, and enhance our Services;
- To understand and analyze how you use our Services and develop new products, services, features, and functionality;
- To facilitate purchases of products or services that you order;
- To host events;
- To communicate with you, provide you with updates and other information relating to our Services, provide information that you request, respond to comments and questions, and otherwise provide support;
- To detect and prevent fraud, and respond to trust and safety issues that may arise;
- For compliance purposes, including enforcing our Terms of Use or other legal rights, or as may be required by applicable laws and regulations or requested by any judicial process or governmental agency; and
- For other purposes for which we provide specific notice at the time the information is collected.
How We Share the Information We Collect
Service Providers
We may share any information we collect with service providers retained in connection with the provision of our Services. These companies are permitted to use this information to help us provide our Services and to improve the services they provide us, and for other purposes disclosed in this Privacy Notice.
Our Affiliates and Representatives
We may share your information with our affiliates, subsidiaries, and representatives as needed to provide our Services.
As Required by Law and Similar Disclosures
We may access, preserve, and disclose your information if we believe doing so is required or appropriate to: (a) comply with law enforcement requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; (b) respond to your requests; or (c) protect your, our, or others' rights, property, or safety.
Events
We may share your information with event partners or co-sponsors to facilitate the events for which you register.
Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers
We may transfer your information to service providers, advisors, potential transactional partners, or other third parties in connection with the consideration, negotiation, or completion of a corporate transaction in which we are acquired by or merged with another company or in which we sell, liquidate, or transfer all or a portion of our assets. The use of your information following any of these events will be governed by the same general provisions of this Privacy Notice.
Consent
We may also disclose your information with your permission.
Your Choices
Our Communications
From time to time, you may receive informational email messages from us. You can unsubscribe from our emails via the link provided in the emails. After opting out, users may continue to receive administrative messages necessary to service their accounts.
Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Content
Our Services may contain links to other websites, products, or services that we do not own or operate. We are not responsible for the content provided by, or the privacy practices of, these third parties. Please be aware that this Privacy Notice does not apply to your activities on these third-party services or any information you disclose to these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.
Security
We make reasonable efforts to protect your information by using administrative, technological, and physical safeguards designed to improve the security of the information we maintain and protect it from accidental loss, unauthorized access or use, or any other inappropriate or unlawful processing. Because no information system can be 100% secure, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect, maintain, or use information from children under 13 years of age, and no part of our Services are directed toward children. If you learn that a child has provided us with information in violation of this Privacy Notice, then you may alert us at [email protected].
International Visitors
Our Services are hosted in the United States and intended for use by individuals located within the United States. If you choose to use the Services from the European Union or other regions of the world with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that you are transferring your information outside of those regions to the United States for storage and processing. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Notice.
Changes to this Privacy Notice
We will post any adjustments to the Privacy Notice on this page, and the revised version will be effective when it is posted. If we make material changes, we may notify you via a notice posted on our website or another method. We encourage you to read this Privacy Notice periodically to stay up to date about our privacy practices.
Contact Us
All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to our data collection and processing activities should be directed to: [email protected].
Last updated: August 27, 2026