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Effective Date: April 1, 2026

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Valor Consulting and Clinical Supervision  is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who visit this website and engage in clinical supervision or consultation services. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

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1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

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• Visitors to this website

• Individuals who inquire about or engage in clinical supervision or consultation services

• Communications conducted via electronic means (email, contact forms, virtual meeting platforms)

• This policy does not replace informed consent documents, supervision agreements, or HIPAA notices provided as part of formal professional relationships.

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2. Information Collected:

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a. Personal Information:  The Practice may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Professional credentials and licensure information

• Practice or organizational affiliation

• Information shared in inquiry or scheduling forms

• This information is collected only when you choose to submit it.

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b. Professional and Supervision‑Related Information:  If you engage in clinical supervision or consultation, information may include:

• Professional role, scope of practice, and licensure status

• Clinical or organizational topics presented for supervision or consultation

• Scheduling, billing, and administrative records

• Supervision and consultation are not psychotherapy services, but professional standards of confidentiality are maintained.

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c. Website Usage Information:  This website may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• Browser type

• IP address

• Pages viewed

• Date and time of visit

• This information is used for website functionality and performance only.

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3. Use of Information:  Information collected may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide clinical supervision or consultation services

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Maintain records required for professional, ethical, or legal purposes

• Improve website functionality and services

• Information is not sold, shared, or used for marketing unrelated to Practice services.

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4. Confidentiality and Professional Standards:  Although clinical supervision and consultation are distinct from psychotherapy, the Practice adheres to:

• Professional ethical standards for social work supervision

• Applicable state laws and regulations

• HIPAA‑informed privacy and security practices where relevant

• Information discussed during supervision or consultation is treated as confidential, subject to the limits outlined in supervision agreements and applicable law.

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5. Disclosure of Information:

Information may be disclosed only in limited circumstances, including:

• With your written authorization

• As required by law (e.g., subpoena, court order)

• To protect against serious and foreseeable harm

• For professional consultation related to supervision practice (with identifying information minimized whenever possible)

• Disclosures, when required, are limited to the minimum necessary.

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6. Electronic Communication and Tele‑Services:  Email and virtual platforms are used for professional convenience but cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure. By communicating electronically, you acknowledge and accept these risks.  The Practice takes reasonable steps to use secure platforms and protect information consistent with professional standards.

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7. Cookies and Analytics:  This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve usability. No identifying health or supervision‑related information is collected through cookies.

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.

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8. Data Storage and Security:  The Practice takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal and professional information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Records are retained only as long as required for professional, ethical, or legal purposes.

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9. External Links:  This website may contain links to external websites. The Practice is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party sites.

 

10. Your Rights:  You may:

• Request access to your information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

• Requests may be subject to legal and professional obligations related to record‑keeping.

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11. Updates to This Policy:  This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

12. Contact Information:    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices, please contact:

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Ed Cullumber, LCSW, LSCSW, MSW, MPA
Clinically Licensed in Missouri and Kansas
Valor Consulting and Clinical Supervision
Email: growthatvalor@gmail.com