Effective Date: August 14, 2025

The Network of Christian Counselors (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide when you visit our website, join as a member, or interact with our services.

Who We Are
The Network of Christian Counselors is a professional membership organization dedicated to supporting Christian mental health professionals and ministries. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and equip Christian Counselors and related professions in the care of a hurting world.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Email: networkofchristiancounselors@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 8047 Merrimoor Blvd., Seminole, FL 33777

 

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, register for membership, or interact with our services:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, professional credentials, specialty areas, payment information, and any other details you voluntarily provide when completing forms, making purchases, or updating your profile.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and general site usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• User-Generated Content: Information you share through our member directory, event registrations, or communication forms.
• Special Category Information (if voluntarily provided): Ministry affiliation, faith-based statements, or other information relevant to our mission as a Christian counseling network.

We do not sell or distribute your personal information to third parties. The only exception is information you choose to include in our publicly listed directory, which is accessible to the public for the purpose of connecting clients with Christian counseling professionals.

 

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes that support our mission and provide value to our members, including to:

• Process membership applications, renewals, and payments
• Provide access to member benefits, resources, and events
• Maintain and display the public directory for clients seeking Christian counseling professionals
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send membership updates, event invitations, and relevant announcements
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Comply with legal requirements and organizational policies

 

How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and limit the sharing of your personal information. We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following cases:

• Public Directory: If you choose to be listed in our public directory, the information you provide for your listing (such as name, credentials, specialty areas, contact details, and website link) will be visible to the public.
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver services, and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.

 

Data Protection
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encrypted payment processing, password-protected member accounts, and limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to using industry-standard practices to keep your data safe.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance your browsing experience, and gather analytics on site usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, keep you logged into your account, and understand how visitors use our site.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly without them. By continuing to use our website without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations
• Opt out of receiving promotional or informational emails by following the unsubscribe link in our messages or contacting us directly
• Adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at networkofchristiancounselors@gmail.com

 

Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under this age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from someone under 18 without verified parental or guardian consent, we will delete that information promptly.

Parents or guardians who believe their minor may have provided us with personal information can contact us at networkofchristiancounselors@gmail.com to request its removal.

 

Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites or resources that are not operated or controlled by the Network of Christian Counselors. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit to understand how your information may be collected and used.

 

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.