Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [November 8, 2024]

1. Introduction

Welcome to CCWNT (the “Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, as well as your rights regarding your data.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Website or services:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide through contact forms or scheduling services.
  • Health Information: In some cases, if you choose to share specific health-related information for the purpose of scheduling or initial inquiries, this may be considered protected health information (PHI). We handle this information with the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the Website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • To provide counseling services or schedule appointments
  • To maintain client records (where applicable and compliant with legal regulations)
  • To improve our Website’s functionality and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities

4. Sharing of Information

Your personal information will not be shared, sold, or rented to third parties except in the following cases:

  • With third-party service providers who assist in Website operations (e.g., hosting, scheduling software)
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests
  • If we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Your Rights

You have certain rights over your personal information, including:

  • Accessing or updating your personal data
  • Requesting the deletion of your information
  • Limiting how your information is used in specific cases

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent update.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Dr. Nick P. Patras, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
101 King Plaza, Suite D
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 375-0048
[email protected]