Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Professional Counseling Services ("us", "we", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

HIPAA Compliance: As a healthcare provider, we are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and security.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Register for an account

Schedule an appointment

Make a purchase or donation

Subscribe to our newsletter

Contact us with questions or feedback

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, payment information, and emergency contact details.

1.2 Protected Health Information (PHI)

When you become a client, we collect health information necessary for treatment, including:

Medical and mental health history

Current symptoms and diagnoses

Treatment plans and progress notes

Medication information

Insurance and billing information

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

IP address and browser type

Operating system and device information

Pages visited and time spent on pages

Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Treatment & Care

Provide counseling services

Maintain treatment records

Coordinate care with other providers

Business Operations

Process payments and billing

Send appointment reminders

Improve our services

Communication

Respond to inquiries

Send newsletters (with consent)

Provide customer support

Legal & Safety

Comply with legal obligations

Prevent fraud and abuse

Protect client safety

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent
For Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations
As Required by Law
Business Associates

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

Secure Storage

Encrypted databases and secure servers

Access Control

Limited access to authorized personnel only

Regular Updates

Security audits and software updates

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your health records

Amendment: Request corrections to your health information

Accounting: Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI

Restriction: Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures

Confidential Communications: Request communications by alternative means

Breach Notification: Be notified of any breach of your unsecured PHI

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@counselor.com

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Address: Professional Counseling Services, 123 Wellness Way, Suite 100, Your City, ST 12345

Notice of Privacy Practices: As a new client, you will receive our complete Notice of Privacy Practices that provides more detailed information about how we use and disclose your health information. You will be asked to sign an acknowledgment of receipt.

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