Important documents
Privacy Policy
St. Barnabas Reconciliation Ministries ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (stbarn.org), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described herein.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Intake Information: Information provided when scheduling or beginning counseling, coaching, or mediation services
- Communications: Content of emails, phone calls, or messages you send us
- Payment Information: Billing details for paid services (processed through secure third-party providers)
Health Information
If you engage our counseling services, we may collect health-related information necessary to provide those services. This information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and professional ethical standards.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
-Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see "Cookies" section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Schedule and conduct counseling, coaching, or mediation sessions
- Process payments and send invoices
- Send administrative information (e.g., appointment reminders)
- Comply with legal obligations and professional ethical requirements
- Protect the safety and security of our clients and staff
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Confidentiality of Counseling Records
Information disclosed during counseling sessions is confidential and protected by professional ethical standards and applicable state and federal laws. We will not disclose your counseling records without your written consent, except:
- When required by law (e.g., court order, subpoena)
- To prevent imminent harm to yourself or others
- In cases of suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or dependent adult
- For consultation with other professionals (without identifying information when possible)
Your counselor will discuss the limits of confidentiality with you at the beginning of services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Third-Party Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze website usage data. These services may use cookies and collect information such as your IP address. This data is used in aggregate to understand website traffic and usage patterns.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Payment Processing: Secure payment processors handle billing information
- Email Communication: Third-party email services for newsletters or appointment reminders
- Social Media: Links to our Facebook, TikTok, X (Twitter), and YouTube pages
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and professional retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without appropriate consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
St. Barnabas Counseling
Phone: (866) 314-9090
Email: StBarn@protonmail.com
Website: stbarn.org
St. Barnabas Counseling | Catholic Non-Profit | Founded 2022
Equal Opportunity in Services
St. Barnabas Reconciliation Ministries (St Barnabas Counseling) welcomes all persons seeking support, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability status. You do not need to be Catholic—or religious at all—to receive our services. We believe every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Our counseling, life coaching, and mediation services are offered in a spirit of hospitality to anyone who seeks them, while remaining grounded in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition.
Equal Opportunity in Employment & Volunteering
St. Barnabas Counseling is a Catholic non-profit organization. As a religious organization, we seek staff and volunteers who support our mission of promoting peace and reconciliation within the framework of Catholic teaching.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in our employment or volunteer practices. As permitted under applicable law, we may consider religious belief, practice, and conduct consistent with Catholic teaching as qualifications for positions that advance our religious mission.
Commitment to Dignity
We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect—for those we serve, those who serve alongside us, and the broader community. Our work proceeds from the conviction that every human being possesses inherent dignity and worth, and we strive to reflect that conviction in all our interactions.
Accommodations
St. Barnabas Counseling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, both in accessing our services and in employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at StBarn@protonmail.com or (800) 688-9813.
St. Barnabas Counseling | Catholic Non-Profit | Founded 2021