Terms + Conditions

 

Confidentiality Statement

Please be aware that as much as I have set parameters to protect your privacy, online communications can be relatively easily accessed by unauthorized individuals thus compromising the privacy and confidentiality of such messages.   My policy is to use voicemail, email and text for the sole purposes of scheduling and crisis management, not for counseling.

If you are not a current client and experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not leave a message here, but call Crisislink at 800-273-8255, call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.

 

Text Messaging Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15. 2024

Jewell M. Gibbs, LPC, PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy of her clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you receive text messages from me. By subscribing to my text messaging service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1.Information I Collect:
I may collect the following types of information when you subscribe to my text messaging service:

  • Phone Number: I collect your mobile phone number to send you text messages.

  • Message Content: I collect the content of the messages you send and receive from me.

  • Opt-In Information: If you opt to receive text messages from me, I will store your consent information.

2. Use of Your Information:
I use the information I collect to:

  • Send you text messages related to confirming, scheduling and rescheduling appointments.

3. Sharing Your Information:
I do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • When required by law, such as responding to a legal report, court order or government agency request.

  • No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Data Security:
I implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alternation or destruction.

5. Opting Out:
You have the right to opt out of receiving text messages at any time. To do so, reply with "STOP" to any message you receive from me. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages from me.

6.  Children's Privacy:
My text messaging service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

7. Changes to this Policy:
I reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy. I will notify you of any changes via text message, email, or by posting a notice on my website.

8. Contact Me:
It you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal information, please contact me at:

Jewell M. Gibbs, LPC, PLLC
501 Church St. NE, Suite 208
Vienna, VA 22180
gibbscounseling.com

Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I am protecting your information. Your continued use of my text messaging service constitutes acceptance of any changes or updates to this policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date indicated above and applies to text messaging services provided by Jewell Miriam Gibbs, LPC, PLLC.