Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. SMS Opt-In consent and the phone numbers we collect will not be shared with third parties in any circumstance.
Privacy Policy
| 1. Introduction Start Your Growth Counseling (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, including your consent to receive text messages related to counseling services. 2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, and any other information you provide to us. Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. 3. How We Use Your Information We use your information for the following purposes: To provide counseling services and respond to your inquiries. To send you updates and information related to your counseling. To improve our website and services. 4. Text Message Consent By providing your phone number and opting to receive text messages, you consent to receive text messages from us related to your counseling services. You acknowledge that: Message frequency may vary. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You can opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" or by contacting us directly. SMS Opt-In consent and the phone numbers we collect will not be shared with third parties in any circumstance.  5. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with: Service providers who assist us in providing our services. Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights. 6. Data Security We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 7. Your Rights You have the right to: Access the personal information we hold about you. Request correction of any inaccurate information. Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. |
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.