Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/20/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected on this website, Hope on a Swing (https://hopeonaswing.com), including the Gentle Light chatbot. By using this site, you agree to the terms below.

1. Who We Are

Hope on a Swing is a personal project created by Sharon Rose—writer, mother, and licensed professional counselor (LPC). While her background in mental health informs the tone of care and compassion throughout this site, Hope on a Swing is not a clinical platform and does not provide therapy or professional mental health services.

This space exists to offer gentle reflection, emotional comfort, and spiritual encouragement to those navigating grief, motherhood, or unexpected life moments. It is a place for shared stories, not clinical treatment.

2. Intended Audience

This site is intended for adults age 18 and older. It is not designed for children or minors. If you are under 18, please do not use this site or share personal information.

3. Nature of Support

Dawn, the Gentle Light chatbot and all written content on this site are for reflective, emotional, and spiritual support only. They do not provide professional counseling, medical advice, or crisis intervention.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911, 988, or contact a local mental health professional.

4. Information Collection

We do not intentionally collect or store personal health information. Standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) may be used to track general site usage. Dawn, the Gentle Light chatbot does not retain chat content after the session ends.

5. Cookies & Analytics

This site may use cookies to improve functionality and monitor basic visitor activity. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

6. External Links

This site may link to outside resources (e.g., affiliate shops, blog posts, or books). We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of external sites.

7. Security

Reasonable steps are taken to keep this website secure. However, we encourage you not to submit sensitive personal information through chatbot conversations or contact forms.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. Any significant changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

9. Contact: For privacy-related questions or concerns, please email:
hopeonaswingthemiracle@gmail.com

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