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PRIVACY POLICY
Choices Counseling | Orange, Texas
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Effective Date: 1/1/2026
Choices Counseling (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a group counseling practice providing in-person therapy in Orange, Texas and telehealth counseling services throughout Texas, as permitted by licensure laws. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and information submitted through contact or appointment request forms. We may also collect non-identifying information such as browser type, device type, and website usage data through cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to respond to inquiries about counseling services in Orange, Texas, schedule appointments for in-person or telehealth therapy, improve website performance and user experience, and communicate administrative or service-related information. We do not sell or rent your personal information.
HIPAA & Protected Health Information (PHI)
This website is not intended for the submission of sensitive clinical or medical information. Please do not include detailed mental health information in website forms.
If you become a client of Choices Counseling, your health information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Clients receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices explaining how Protected Health Information (PHI) is used, stored, and protected.
Telehealth & Electronic Communication
Telehealth services are provided using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. While reasonable steps are taken to protect electronic communication, no online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers for scheduling, billing, website hosting, analytics, or telehealth platforms. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and appropriate security standards.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyze traffic, including visits from Orange, Texas and surrounding areas. Cookies may be disabled through browser settings.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information. However, internet-based communication involves some inherent risk.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email address].
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Choices Counseling
Orange, Texas
contact@choicescounseling.net
409-223-3683