Effective Date: April 29, 2026
Counseling Accreditation (counselingaccreditation.org) is published by Pacific Shores Research Group, LLC (“Pacific Shores,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit Counseling Accreditation (the “Website”) or contact us through it.
By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Policy applies specifically to Counseling Accreditation. Pacific Shores’ general privacy practices, which apply across all of our brand websites, are described in the Pacific Shores Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily submit through the Website, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Message content sent through contact forms or correction reports
- Donation information processed through our third-party payment provider, if you choose to support our editorial work
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
- Referring URLs
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries, correction reports, and reader questions
- Process donations and acknowledge support
- Provide requested information
- Improve the Website and reader experience
- Maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse
- Analyze Website performance and traffic trends to inform editorial planning
3. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
- With service providers who help operate the Website (such as hosting, analytics, donation processing, and security providers)
- With Pacific Shores Research Group, LLC for shared infrastructure and editorial operations
- If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- In connection with a business transfer (such as a merger or acquisition)
5. Donations and Funding
Counseling Accreditation is funded primarily by reader donations. Donation information you provide (such as name, email, and payment details) is processed through our third-party payment provider and is subject to that provider’s privacy policy. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
We do not accept affiliate compensation, lead-generation referral fees, sponsored content, or paid placements. The use of donation data is limited to processing your contribution, sending you an acknowledgment, and complying with tax and accounting requirements.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, process and document donations, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain.
To submit a request, contact us at: info@counselingaccreditation.org
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. External Links
The Website may link to third-party websites, including state licensing boards, accrediting bodies, official government databases, and other educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date above reflects the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Counseling Accreditation Email: info@counselingaccreditation.org
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