Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Strides for Empowerment
Effective Date: [January 16, 2026]
Strides for Empowerment (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting client confidentiality and the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collection, use, and safeguarding of your information when you visit our website or engage in our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Name, email address, phone number
Date of birth or demographic information (if applicable)
Information provided through intake forms or service registration
Service-Related Information:
Participation in mental health counseling, parenting classes, psychoeducational programs.
Attendance records and progress information
Information necessary for program completion and reporting (if applicable)
Technical Information:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited on our website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Provide and manage our services, including mental health counseling, parenting classes, and psychoeducational programs.
Communicate with you regarding scheduling, updates, and program information.
Maintain attendance records and track program participation
Provide progress reports or certificates of completion when required
Improve our website and services
3. Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy and prioritize client confidentiality; therefore, we do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
With your written consent
With referring professionals (such as courts, attorneys, or agencies) when required for program compliance
When required by law or legal process
With secure, HIPAA-compliant third-party billing (such as Headway and Sessions Health) strictly to process insurance claims, manage clinical documentation, and coordinate client payments while ensuring the maintenance of client confidentiality.
4. Confidentiality and Limits
While we strive to maintain confidentiality, Strides for Empowerment provides mental health counseling and psychoeducational programs.
Confidentiality may be limited in cases where disclosure is required by law, including but not limited to:
Risk of harm to self or others
Suspected abuse or neglect
Court orders or legal requirements
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information through secure platforms and administrative safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information (where applicable)
7. Third-Party Platforms
We use trusted, secure third-party platforms to manage practice operations, insurance credentialing, and clinical documentation. Specifically, we partner with Headway to facilitate secure commercial insurance verification and medical billing. We also utilize Sessions Health for comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant Electronic Health Record (EHR) management and class roster administration. These integrated platforms maintain their own independent, high-level privacy policies and data security protocols aligned with federal healthcare regulations.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Strides for Empowerment
Jennifer Shelden-Jubik
Email Address: Jennifer@stridesforempowerment.com
Phone: (843) 563-6573