Privacy Policy
Guardian Clinical Essentials, LLC
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
Guardian Clinical Essentials, LLC (“Guardian Clinical Essentials,” “GCE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, purchasing our products, or communicating with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, how it is protected, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
By accessing or using the website located at:
www.guardianclinicalessentials.com
you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Nature of the Website and Services
Guardian Clinical Essentials provides educational, informational, and operational compliance resources for mental health professionals and private practices.
Our products include:
• HIPAA compliance manuals
• State-specific compliance supplements
• compliance toolkits and assessment tools
• business associate agreement templates
• professional will documents
• compliance training materials
• operational guidance for therapy practices
Guardian Clinical Essentials does not provide clinical services, healthcare treatment, or legal advice.
This website is intended for licensed professionals and business operators.
We do not collect, request, or store Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Users should never submit client or patient information through this website or through contact forms.
This website is intended for use by licensed professionals. We do not provide clinical services or collect client or patient information.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with the website or purchasing products.
This may include:
Personal Information
• Name
• Email address
• Business name
• Professional credentials (if provided)
• Billing address
• State of practice
• Any information submitted through contact forms or email
Transaction Information
When you purchase a product, we may collect:
• Name
• Billing address
• Email address
• Purchase history
• transaction identifiers
Payment card information is never stored by Guardian Clinical Essentials.
Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors such as Stripe, which maintain their own privacy and security policies.
Website Usage Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including:
• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• pages visited
• referral sources
• time spent on pages
• approximate geographic location
This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• understand website traffic
• analyze visitor behavior
• improve content and usability
• support website functionality
These cookies may be provided through services such as:
• Google Analytics
• website hosting providers
• marketing platforms
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may limit certain website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to:
• process and fulfill purchases
• deliver digital products and resources
• customize documents purchased through the site
• communicate regarding orders or services
• respond to inquiries or customer support requests
• send updates or educational resources
• improve our website, products, and services
• comply with legal or regulatory obligations
If you subscribe to marketing communications, we may send:
• educational emails
• product announcements
• compliance updates
• promotional content
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in email communications.
Email Communications
If you choose to join our email list, we may store your name and email address through our email marketing platform (such as MailerLite) for the purpose of sending:
• educational resources
• compliance guidance
• product updates
• announcements from Guardian Clinical Essentials
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external sites or tools linked from our site.
Third-Party Service Providers
Guardian Clinical Essentials may rely on trusted third-party providers to support business operations. These services may include:
• payment processing (Stripe)
• website hosting
• email marketing platforms
• analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• e-commerce integrations
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they process information.
Guardian Clinical Essentials is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Information We Do Not Collect
Guardian Clinical Essentials does not collect:
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• medical records
• client therapy records
• confidential treatment information
Users should never submit patient or client information through this website.
If such information is submitted unintentionally, it will not be stored or used.
Data Security
Guardian Clinical Essentials uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
Security practices may include:
• secure website hosting
• encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• restricted access to stored data
• secure payment processing through third-party vendors
While we take appropriate measures to protect information, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
By using this website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
• complete transactions
• maintain purchase records
• comply with legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your personal information unless we are required to retain it for legal, financial, or compliance purposes.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Your Privacy Rights
You may request to:
• access personal information we hold about you
• correct inaccurate information
• request deletion of your personal data
To make a request, please contact us using the information listed at the end of this policy.
State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws such as:
• California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• other emerging state privacy laws
These rights may include the ability to request:
• disclosure of collected information
• correction of personal data
• deletion of personal data
Guardian Clinical Essentials does not sell personal information to third parties.
Requests regarding privacy rights may be submitted using the contact information below.
International Visitors
This website is operated in the United States.
If you access the website from outside the United States, you understand and agree that your information may be transferred to and processed under U.S. laws, which may differ from the laws in your country.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or resources.
Guardian Clinical Essentials is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Guardian Clinical Essentials may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
• changes in technology
• changes in legal requirements
• updates to our services or products
The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
If any provision of this policy is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Transaction Communications and Purchase Records
When you purchase a product or service from Guardian Clinical Essentials, LLC, transaction-related communications may be sent to the email address provided during checkout.
These communications may include:
• purchase confirmations
• receipts or invoices
• product delivery notifications
• licensing confirmations
• important updates related to the purchased product or service
• customer support responses
Transaction-related communications are considered service communications, not marketing communications. These messages may still be sent even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails.
Guardian Clinical Essentials may retain transaction records, including purchase confirmations and communication records, as necessary for accounting, dispute resolution, licensing verification, and legal compliance.
Purchase records may also be retained to verify internal-use licensing rights associated with Guardian Clinical Essentials products.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
📬 Guardian Clinical Essentials, LLC
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.guardianclinicalessentials.com