Privacy Policy

Stress to Strength

Latest update: June 26, 2020

Stress to Strength, LLC (“Stress to Strength”, “we”, or “us”) is devoted to safeguarding private information and ensuring the highest level of confidentiality of records. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect, how we use it, and the standards and procedures in place to safeguard your personal information. This privacy policy applies to the use of www.stress2strengthcounseling.com (https://www.stress2strengthcounseling.com). 

WHAT WE COLLECT

Before or at the time of collecting Personal Information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected. The Personal Information collected will be used solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us. We will retain Personal Information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. 

In the course of engaging with our website, you may provide personal information about yourself. Personal Information is often, but not exclusively, provided to us when you use the Contact Me form, send us an email, integrate with another website or service (for example, when you choose to use the SimplePractice client portal link on our website), or communicate with us in any other way. Personal information may include: your first and last name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to share about yourself when inquiring about our services. 

WHAT IS COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

This website utilizes Google Analytics and server-based analytics packages for site administration and analysis of website traffic and usage trends. These analytics automatically gather limited information on visitors to our website and stores this anonymous information in server log files. This information may include IP addresses, browser type, basic IP information, referring pages, operating system used, and date/time stamps. This information does not identify individual users. 

HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND RECEIVE

Due to the nature of our business, more often than not, your choice to provide personal information about yourself through our website is because you are seeking counseling services. Upon submission of Personal Information to us, we will contact you in response to your inquiry. Therefore, the primary purpose for the use of Personal Information provided through our website is to respond to client inquiries and requests for additional information regarding therapy services. Any other anonymous information collected automatically by our website is used for the purpose of identifying trends and improving our website.

SAFEGUARDING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Stress to Strength does not disclose any Personal Information or Personal Mental Health Information to anyone. We will protect Personal Information using reasonable security safeguards including protection against unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification. 

SOCIAL NETWORKS AND LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

We are not responsible for the practices employed by social networks and any other websites or services linking to or from our site, including the information or content contained within them. Browsing and interaction with third-party websites or services, including those that have a link to our website, is done at your own risk. We do not have control over any third-party websites that you authorize to access your information. 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We reserve the right to disclose your personal identifiable information as mandated by law when we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with a legal process such as a court order. Please also note that, due to the nature of our business and, as stipulated by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, we are required by law to warn or protect in the event of a safety issue. 

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make material changes, we will provide notice on this website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. Your continued use of our site after modifications to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such modifications. 

CONTACT DETAILS

We are committed to conducting business in accordance with this policy in order to ensure that the confidentiality of Personal Information is protected and maintained. If you have any questions about this policy please contact thelma@stress2strengthcounseling.com .