Privacy Policy
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Overview
Balanced Educators ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.balancededucators.org) or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Newsletter signups (email address)
- Donation information (processed by Zeffy; we do not store payment details)
- Counseling intake information (stored securely, subject to HIPAA protections)
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data via Google Analytics (pages visited, time on site, referral source)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address (anonymized in analytics)
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- To send newsletter updates (only with your consent)
- To process donations (via Zeffy)
- To improve our website and services through analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Zeffy (donations), Microsoft (email), Vercel (hosting), Google (analytics)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Counseling services: Information shared in counseling is protected by therapist-client confidentiality and applicable state and federal laws
Counseling Confidentiality
All counseling-related information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, state licensing laws, and professional ethical standards. Counseling records are maintained separately from general website data.
Cookies and Tracking
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of newsletter communications
- Request a copy of data we hold about you
To exercise these rights, contact us.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@BalancEDEducators.org.