Privacy Policy

Christian Counselors DFW (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.christiancounselorsdfw.com (the “Site”), which is hosted on Wix.com and includes services such as counselor directory listings and online payment processing via Stripe.

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

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you submit through:

Contact forms
Email correspondence
Counselor registration forms (for directory listing)
Payment forms (via Stripe)

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Professional license and credentials
Practice/business information
Billing and contact details (for payment processing)

b. Automatically Collected Information

We use Wix Analytics and cookies to collect non-identifiable usage data, including:

IP address
Device and browser type
Time and pages visited
General location data of City, State, and Country

This helps us improve the Site and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to messages or inquiries
Review and publish counselor listings
Process payments for directory listing services
Monitor site usage
Improve site functionality and design
Fulfill legal and contractual obligations

3. Payment Processing via Stripe

When you submit payment for services (such as listing fees), we use Stripe, a third-party payment processor, to securely handle transactions.

We do not store your full credit card number or sensitive payment details on our servers.
Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe using secure encryption.
Stripe’s own privacy practices apply to your payment data. Please review their policy here:
https://stripe.com/privacy

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Wix.com for hosting and analytics
Stripe for payment processing
Service providers acting on our behalf
Legal authorities if required to comply with laws or protect our rights

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Analyze traffic through Wix Analytics
Improve site functionality
Customize user experiences

You may adjust your browser settings to control cookie behavior. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the site.

6. Counselor Directory Profiles

If you are a counselor, registering for a listing:

We collect the information you provide and display it publicly in the directory.
Users are encouraged to verify a counselor’s license is still active before engaging their services.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review those policies separately.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Use the Site at your own discretion.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for those under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access your data
Correct or delete personal information
Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

christiancounselorsdfw@gmail.com

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of the page will reflect the most recent changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: christiancounselorsdfw@gmail.com