Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for A New Way to Be

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

At A New Way to Be (hereafter referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”), we understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our counseling services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you:

• Visit      our website
• Register      for services or a newsletter
• Schedule      or attend counseling sessions
• Contact      us via email, phone, or other communication methods

The types of personal information we collect may include:

• Personal      Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number,      mailing address, etc.
• Health      and Medical Information: As part of providing counseling services, we      may collect sensitive health-related information relevant to your      treatment.
• Session      Information: Any notes, reports, or feedback related to your      counseling sessions.
• Website      Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, such      as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide,      manage, and improve our counseling services
• Respond      to your inquiries and requests
• Schedule      and confirm counseling appointments
• Communicate      with you about your counseling sessions or other services
• Send      newsletters, updates, or other relevant communications (if you’ve      opted-in)
• Ensure      the security and integrity of our website and services
• Comply      with legal obligations, ethical standards, and best practices for      counseling

3. Confidentiality and Security

We prioritize your confidentiality and will take appropriate measures to protect your personal and health information. Any sensitive information shared during counseling sessions will be kept confidential, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

We comply with the ethical guidelines set by professional counseling and mental health organizations, including the confidentiality of all counseling-related information.

Security Measures: We use industry-standard security protocols to safeguard your personal and session-related information, including encryption and secure data storage methods. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, there are situations where we may share your information with trusted third parties:

• Service      Providers: We may share your information with service providers who      assist in running our website or supporting our counseling services (e.g.,      appointment scheduling software, email marketing platforms).
• Legal      Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law,      legal process, or in response to a valid government request.
• Informed      Consent: If you provide explicit consent, we may share relevant      information with other professionals involved in your care (e.g.,      referring doctors, other counselors, etc.).

5. Retention of Your Information

We retain personal and session-related information for as long as necessary to provide our services to you, comply with legal or regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access:     You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction:     You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal      information.
• Deletion:     You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to      legal and ethical considerations.
• Opt-out:     You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the      unsubscribe instructions included in such communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

7. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to analyze website traffic and personalize your user experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with the updated effective date. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Brian Steere
A New Way to Be
Brian@ANewWaytoBe.com
402-807-3223

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.