Effective Date: June 01, 2025

Operated by: Rooted Counseling, a program of the Institute of Biblical Sexuality (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization).

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Overview

 

At Rooted Counseling, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide through our website, rootedcounseling.org.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:

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1. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, appointment requests, or applications

• Donation details (when applicable), including billing and contact information

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2. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device information, and referring website

• Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and clicks

 

This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.

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How We Use Your Information

 

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests

• Schedule counseling appointments or follow up on submitted forms

• Send you newsletters or updates if you have opted in

• Process donations and provide tax receipts

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Maintain security and protect against misuse

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

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Third-Party Services

 

We may use trusted third-party providers (such as payment processors, form builders, or analytics tools) to help operate our website. These providers only have access to your information as needed to perform specific functions on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

 

Data Security

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We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information, both online and offline. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data with industry-standard measures.

 

Your Rights and Choices

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You may:

• Request to view, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided in the footer of our emails

• Contact us to update preferences or ask questions about data usage

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

 

Email:  info@rooted-counseling.org

Mail:    P.O. Box 111, Arlington, TX 76004

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HIPAA Compliance

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If you become a counseling client, your health and therapy-related information will be governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is separate from this website policy and will be provided during client onboarding.

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Children’s Privacy

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This website is not intended to collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.

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Changes to This Policy

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We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

 

Rooted Counseling
Operated by the Institute of Biblical Sexuality

P.O. Box 111, Arlington, TX 76004
info@rooted-counseling.org

(817) 973-7707

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