Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 8, 2026

Ben Dickerson ("I," "me," or "my") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

This policy applies only to information collected through this website. If you become a counseling client, you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that governs the protected health information (PHI) collected as part of your care, in accordance with HIPAA and Arizona state law.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a contact form or sign up for email updates, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number (if provided)

  • The contents of any message you send

Please do not include sensitive health information, diagnoses, or detailed clinical concerns in website contact forms or email signups. Initial inquiries are best kept brief; secure intake processes are used once a counseling relationship is established.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain information is collected automatically through analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), including:

  • Your IP address (often partially anonymized)

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website

  • General geographic location (city or region level)

This information is aggregated and used to understand how visitors use the site.

How I Use Your Information

The information collected is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you

  • Send email updates if you have opted in

  • Maintain and improve the website

  • Understand visitor traffic and content engagement

  • Comply with legal obligations

Your information will not be sold, rented, or traded to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies, primarily through Google Analytics, to collect usage information. You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

The website relies on trusted third-party services that may process limited information on my behalf, including:

  • Google Analytics for website usage analytics

  • The website hosting provider

  • The email service provider (if applicable) for managing email signups

These providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

Email Communications

If you sign up for email updates, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly. Your email address will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect the information collected through this website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and information is not knowingly collected from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact me so the information can be removed.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information that has been collected about you

  • Request correction or deletion of that information

  • Opt out of email communications at any time

  • Adjust your browser settings to limit cookies and tracking

To make any of these requests, please use the contact information below.

Important Note for Counseling Clients

This Privacy Policy applies to the website only. Communications and records related to counseling services are governed by the separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided at the start of services, as well as by HIPAA, Arizona state law, and applicable professional ethical standards. Email and website contact forms are not secure channels and should not be used to share detailed clinical information.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. You are encouraged to review the policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Ben Dickerson Christian Counseling Services, benpdickerson [at] gmail.com, 602-697-5485