Effective Date: October 21, 2026
Virtue Counseling LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Virtue Counseling LLC collects and uses information about you when you opt in to receive SMS messages from us.
When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we collect only:
We do not intentionally collect other personal information through SMS. This messaging service is used solely for appointment scheduling and general communication about counseling services. It is not used for therapy sessions, clinical discussions, mental health treatment, or crisis support.
We collect your information directly from you when you provide your phone number and consent to receive SMS messages, or when you send us a text message.
We use your information solely to:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send you. After opting out, you will receive one confirmation message. For additional details, see our Terms and Conditions.
If you choose to opt in to SMS communications, we collect and use your phone number and your messaging consent solely for purposes related to those communications.
This statement applies specifically to SMS opt-in data, phone numbers, and messaging consent collected through the website.
Your data will not be transferred to external organizations for any purpose other than necessary service delivery. We may disclose your information to third-party service providers who assist us in delivering SMS messages (such as messaging platforms), solely for the purpose of providing the messaging service. Any permitted service providers are contractually limited to using consumer data only for necessary service delivery. We may also disclose information as required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not share your personal information, phone number, or SMS consent opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for marketing purposes.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information against unauthorized use or disclosure. Do not include detailed clinical or protected health information in text messages. Use secure channels for any sensitive or clinical matters.
We may periodically update this privacy policy. If we make material changes that have a substantive and adverse impact on your privacy, we will provide notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our privacy practices.
Consumers can use this contact section to reach the message sender directly with any privacy-related questions or requests. You can contact us directly by texting (208) 358-8313 or emailing benjamin@virtue-counseling.com. Messages are reviewed and responded to personally. For help with the messaging service, you may also reply HELP.
Website: www.virtue-counseling.com