Protecting your private information is important to us. This Privacy Policy applies to carolinascompassionatecounseling.com and Carolina's Compassionate Counseling and governs data collection and usage. We will only process your personal data as described in this policy and where we have a valid legal basis to do so. For each processing activity, we will obtain your explicit, specific, and informed consent where required by law. This consent will be obtained through clear affirmative action (such as checking an unchecked box) for each distinct purpose. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, which will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. If you choose not to provide consent for specific processing activities, you may still be able to use parts of carolinascompassionatecounseling.com, though some functionality may be limited. If you do not consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please cease use immediately and exit carolinascompassionatecounseling.com.
TYPE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED
When using carolinascompassionatecounseling.com, we learn certain information about you. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling does not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you elect to use certain services available on carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to: your first and last name, your email, your credit card information or other form of payment, and any other personal information you elect to share with us via submission forms on our site. Any individual who believes that his/her personal information is incomplete or inaccurate may request a correction or update of his/her record. To correct an error or omission or to update personal information, please email us at info@carolinascc.com
USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Carolina's Compassionate Counseling collects and uses the personal information you provide to operate its website and deliver the services you have requested. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling may also use the information you have provided to us to inform you of other products or services available from Carolina's Compassionate Counseling. Separate consent is required for marketing communications as per GDPR and other applicable laws.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your email address and other personal information, including encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. We do not release our email lists to third parties, and we will not disclose your e-mail to third parties except as expressed and allowed in the section titled Sharing Information with Third Parties.
Carolina's Compassionate Counseling complies with the CAN-SPAM Act in all e-mail communications. Our e-mail communications will expressly identify who the email is from and information on how to contact the sender. Additionally, our email communications do not use misleading header information or deceptive subject lines. Further, our email communications will provide a clear and conspicuous way for recipients to opt out of receiving future emails from us. If you wish to remove yourself from our mailing list, you may opt-out of receiving e-mails from us by unsubscribing. You may unsubscribe from our emails by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the e-mail.
SHARING INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES
As a general rule, we do not share your information with third parties. However, where necessary, we may share your data with the following categories of recipients:
1. Service Providers: Third parties who assist us with payment processing, website hosting, email services, and analytics
2. Professional Advisers: Legal, auditing, and consulting firms
3. Regulatory Bodies: Government authorities where required by law
For international transfers of data outside the EU/UK/EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
All third parties are contractually bound to:
- Process data only for specified purposes
- Use only the minimum necessary data
- Implement appropriate security measures
- Assist with data subject rights requests
- Delete or return data after processing
- Submit to audits and inspections in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
USE OF COOKIES
carolinascompassionatecounseling.com uses cookies in order to enhance the site’s functionality. We use different types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Performance cookies: To analyze site usage and improve our services
- Functionality cookies: To remember your preferences
- Targeting/advertising cookies: To deliver personalized content
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website operation. “Cookies” are small files that the site places on your hard drive from identification purposes. These files are used for site registration and customization the next time you visit us. Please note that cookies cannot read data off of your hard drive. Your web browser may allow you to be notified when you are receiving a cookie, giving you the choice to accept it or not. If you prefer not to receive cookies while using our website, you can set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies and refuse the cookie when your browser alerts you to its presence. By not accepting cookies, some pages may not fully function and you may not be able to assess certain information on this site. However, note that your user experience will not be significantly degraded by not accepting cookies.
THIRD PARTY USE OF COOKIES
Some content on carolinascompassionatecounseling.com is served by third-parties, including:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media platforms
- Payment processors
These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about you. We require all third parties to respect your privacy rights and comply with applicable data protection laws. You can manage your preferences for third-party cookies through our cookie consent tool. These third-parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use our website. We do not control these third parties tracking behaviors. If you have any questions regarding how the information the third parties track may be used, you should contact the responsible third party directly.
AUTOMATIC DATA COLLECTION
Carolina's Compassionate Counseling may log IP addresses for essential system administration purposes, including security monitoring and fraud prevention. The legitimate purpose of IP logging is to ensure the security and integrity of our services.
Carolina's Compassionate Counseling may collect domain information to analyze how our visitors use this site. This data allows us to track which people visit our site, how often they visit, and what part of the site they visit most often. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling uses this information to improve its web-based content. This information is collected automatically and requires no action on your part. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. While California law requires websites to disclose how they respond to DNT signals, there is no uniform standard for how to respond to these signals, and we may modify our practices in the future based on evolving legal and technical standards.
SECURITY
Carolina's Compassionate Counseling implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. While we try to keep your data as secure as possible, when you submit information via the website, your information is sent through the internet—so transmission of any sensitive or confidential information through the website should be avoided.
BUSINESS TRANSFERS
As we develop our business, Carolina's Compassionate Counseling may sell, buy, restructure, or reorganize businesses or assets. In the event of any sale, merger, reorganization, restructuring, dissolution or similar event involving business or assets, Personal Data may be part of the transferred assets. We will notify you via email (if we have your email address) and through prominent notice on our website at least 30 days before any such transfer, and obtain your explicit consent where required by applicable law. Any transfer of personal data will comply with all relevant data protection laws, including appropriate safeguards for international data transfers where applicable (such as Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other approved transfer mechanisms).
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If you have any complaints regarding our compliance with this privacy policy, you should first contact us through one of the methods listed at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will investigate and attempt to resolve complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy within 30 days of receipt. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. For EU residents, you can find your national data protection authority at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en. For UK residents, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office at www.ico.org.uk. For California residents, you can contact the California Privacy Protection Agency at cppa.ca.gov.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
This site may contain links to other websites. When you click on these third-party links, you will be leaving carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. Please be aware that these. Third-party sites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices, which may differ significantly from ours. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of these third-party websites. While we aim to only link to reputable sites, sharing your personal information with these third-party sites is done at your own risk, and we cannot guarantee how they will handle your data.
COPPA COMPLIANCE: CHILDREN UNDER THIRTEEN
In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Carolina's Compassionate Counseling places paramount importance on the safety and privacy of children who access and use carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. Our website is not intended for those under thirteen years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of thirteen, we will promptly delete such information and take reasonable measures to verify the age of our users.
Carolina's Compassionate Counseling encourages parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate in and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If a parent or guardian believes that Carolina's Compassionate Counseling has in its database the personally-identifiable information of a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately. We will respond to your request within 30 days and take appropriate steps to verify your identity as the child's parent or guardian before processing your request.
This COPPA Compliance section of our Privacy Policy will be updated as necessary to stay compliant with COPPA regulations and guidelines. Parents with questions or concerns about our COPPA Compliance practices are encouraged to contact Carolina's Compassionate Counseling through the contact information listed at the end of this Privacy Policy.
GDPR RIGHTS
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR respectively. We will verify your identity before processing any request and respond within 45 days (with a possible 45-day extension if reasonably necessary). Your core rights include:
To exercise any of your rights, you may email us at info@carolinascc.com
CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). For California residents, these additional rights include:
- The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, you can email us at info@carolinascc.com.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Policy was last revised on the date noted at the bottom of this page. We may update this Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or to better protect your privacy rights. Carolina's Compassionate Counseling reserves the right to change, modify, or update this Policy at any time with adequate notice to you via email or on our website. Any material changes to this Privacy Policy that affect your rights or our obligations under applicable privacy laws will be posted on this site at least 30 days before implementation, and we will notify you via email (if we have it on file) or through prominent notice on our website.
TERMS OF USE
If you choose to visit carolinascompassionatecounseling.com, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use and application of the law of the State of Florida, provided that mandatory privacy laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), shall apply where applicable.
CONTACT US
We welcome your questions, comments, and concerns about your privacy, including any requests to exercise your privacy rights under applicable law. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary. You can contact us at:
12220 Towne Lake Dr #5, Fort Myers FL, 33913
(239) 645-3866
LAST UPDATED: May 9th 2025
Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before accessing or using carolinascompassionatecounseling.com ("Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.
OVERVIEW
The following terminology applies to these Terms of Use: “Client”, “User”, “You”, and “Your” refers to you, the person or entity accessing this website and accepting the Company’s terms. “Company”, Carolinas Compassionate Counseling, “We”, "Our" and “Us” refers to our Company. “Party” and “Parties” refers to the Client and Us.
USE OF THE SITE
These Terms of Use form an agreement between the user of this website and Carolinas Compassionate Counseling. Access to this website including without limitation the Website Content is provided for your informational, personal, and non-commercial use only. When using the Website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules including, without limitation, copyright law. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms of Use, you may not use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works based upon, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, transmit, or otherwise exploit Website Content for any purpose whatsoever without obtaining prior written consent from Us, or in the case of third-party consent, its respective owner. In certain instances, we may permit you to purchase, download, or print (as applicable) one copy of Website Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading or printing Website Content.
LAWFUL PURPOSES
You may use this Site for lawful purposes only and you agree to be financially responsible for all purchases made by you or anyone accessing the Site on your behalf (i.e. at your direction). You agree to only use the site for legitimate purposes. You are not permitted to remove, alter, distort, or cover any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary intellectual property on the Website or Website Content, or infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. You are not permitted to disable or interfere with security-related features on the Website, or collect any personally identifiable information from the Website, or interfere with the proper working of the Website, or engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the site, or encourage conduct that violates any local, state, or federal law. You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose or to engage in any prohibited activities, which include, but are not limited to: transmitting viruses or harmful code, engaging in any form of automated data collection or scraping, impersonating another person or entity, or engaging in fraudulent activities. You agree to immediately notify Carolinas Compassionate Counseling of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
carolianscompassionatecounseling.com may contain links to affiliate sites, sponsored content, or third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling does not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, services, or practices. Clicking on third-party links is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling is not liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of or reliance on third-party websites.
PURCHASES
By making a purchase through carolianscompassionatecounseling.com, you agree to pay for the goods or services listed and understand that you agree to comply with our refund, replacement, return, and compensation policies as set forth in the terms of purchase agreed to at check out.
MODIFICATION OF TERMS
Carolinas Compassionate Counseling reserves the right to change these terms from time to time. We will provide notice of any material changes through the Website or via email at least 30 days before they become effective, unless immediate changes are required by law or for security purposes. Your continued use of the Website after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. Your continued use of the Website following the effective date of any modifications constitutes your binding acceptance of the modified Terms.
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice through the Website, or by other means, to allow you the opportunity to review the changes before they become effective. Your continued use of the Website after we publish or send a notice about our changes to these Terms means that you are consenting to the updated Terms. The date of the last modification will be posted at the bottom of this page.
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling does not warrant that the website or any of its functions will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that any part of this website, or the servers that make it available, are free of viruses or other harmful components.
Carolinas Compassionate Counseling does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the website or materials on this website or on third-party sites in terms of their correctness, accuracy, timeliness, reliability or otherwise.
OMISSIONS, ERRORS, OR MISTAKES DISCLAIMER
While Carolinas Compassionate Counseling endeavors to ensure that all information provided on carolinascompassionatecounseling.com is accurate and up to date, the website may contain inadvertent inaccuracies or typographical errors. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information available on carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
Carolinas Compassionate Counseling further does not guarantee that carolinascompassionatecounseling.com will be error-free, or that any errors will be corrected, or that the website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling may make changes to the content at carolinascompassionatecounseling.com at any time without notice. However, Carolinas Compassionate Counseling makes no commitment to update the materials.
carolinascompassionatecounseling.com is not responsible for a delay or denial of any products, failure of performance of any kind, interruption in the operation or use of this site, attacks on this site including computer viruses, hacking, or any other system failure or misuse of information or products.
This disclaimer applies to the fullest extent permitted by law in each jurisdiction and protects Carolinas Compassionate Counseling from claims arising from misinformation, errors, or omissions on the carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. Users are encouraged to verify the accuracy of any information presented on carolinascompassionatecounseling.com before relying on it, making any decisions based on it, or passing it on to others.
NO PROFESSIONAL-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice in medical, legal, financial, or any other field. No professional-client relationship is created by use of this site. Carolinas Compassionate Counseling recommends consulting with relevant professionals for advice tailored to your situation. Use this information at your own risk.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Carolinas Compassionate Counseling, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the Website shall not be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages), arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use or inability to use the Website; (b) any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, or line or system failure, the provision of or failure to provide services, or for any information, software, products, services and related graphics obtained through carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. or otherwise arising out of the use of carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, even if Carolinas Compassionate Counseling, or any of its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. or with any of these terms of use, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using carolinascompassionatecounseling.com.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Carolinas Compassionate Counseling, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and assigns, and their related companies from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
carolinascompassionatecounseling.com and Website Content, including any derivative works, including but not limited to, all text, illustrations, files, images, graphics, videos, photographs, information, content, materials, products, services, URLs, documentation, source code, software, user interface designs, and interactive features (collectively, “Website Content”) and all intellectual property rights are owned by Carolinas Compassionate Counseling, doing business as carolinascompassionatecounseling.com. Additionally, all trademarks, services marks, trade names, and trade dress that may appear on carolinascompassionatecounseling.com are owned by Us. Except for the limited use rights granted to you in these Terms of Use, you shall not acquire any right, title, or interest in the carolinascompassionatecounseling.com or any Website Content. Any rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use are expressly reserved.
ASSIGNMENT
These Terms of Use are not assignable, delegable, or transferable by you without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, delegation, or transfer in violation of this provision shall be null and void. We may freely assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms of Use or any rights hereunder without restriction or your consent.
SEVERABILITY
If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of these Terms of Use are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the Parties agree that the court shall endeavor give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to waive any applicable consumer protection laws. You irrevocably agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Lee County, Florida for the resolution of any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website. You waive any objection to venue in these courts and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that such proceeding brought therein has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Prior to initiating any legal proceeding (except for actions seeking injunctive relief), any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall first be subject to mandatory informal dispute resolution. The complaining party must send written notice of the dispute to the other party, describing the dispute in reasonable detail. The parties shall then attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation within 30 business days from the date the notice is sent. If the dispute remains unresolved after this period, either party may pursue all legal remedies available under applicable law. Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking immediate injunctive relief if necessary to protect its rights or property.
WAIVER
No waiver of any provision of these Terms of Use by Carolina's Compassionate Counseling shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any failure by Carolina's Compassionate Counseling to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use at any time be construed as a present or future waiver of any of the provisions of these Terms of Use, nor in any way affect the validity of Carolina's Compassionate Counseling right to enforce each and every such provision at any and all times thereafter.
EFFECT OF HEADINGS
The subject headings of the paragraphs and subparagraphs of these Terms of Use are included for convenience and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions.
NOTICES
All notices, requests, demands and other communication under these Terms of Use shall be in writing and delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by email with confirmation of receipt to:
12220 Towne Lake Dr #5, Fort Myers FL, 33913
(239) 645-3866
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms to which you agree when using particular elements of the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Carolina's Compassionate Counseling and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and Carolina's Compassionate Counseling with respect to the subject matter hereof.
LAST UPDATED: May 9th, 2025