Cookie Notice Policy
This Cookie Notice Policy (the “Policy”) explains how Building Bridges Through Communication, an organization based in Texas (“we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, www.buildingbridgestherapy.org (the “Website”). This Policy is intended to provide transparency regarding our data practices and to comply with applicable Texas and federal laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable to our online activities.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device for a set period) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How we use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable core functionalities such as navigation, secure areas, and accessing our services. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences, login details) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often, the time spent on the Website, and any errors encountered. This helps us to understand and improve the performance and usability of our Website. We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) for this purpose.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. These cookies may collect information about your Browse habits across different websites.
3. Types of Data Collected via Cookies
The types of data collected through cookies may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our Website
- Date and time of visit
- Location data (general, not precise geolocation unless explicitly consented to for specific services)
- User preferences (e.g., language)
4. HIPAA Considerations for Protected Health Information (PHI)
As a therapy/counseling organization, we are subject to HIPAA. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI). We generally do not collect or store PHI via website cookies that are not essential for the delivery of healthcare services. If, in any circumstance, cookies or similar technologies are used to collect or transmit PHI (e.g., through an integrated patient portal or secure messaging system), explicit consent mechanisms compliant with HIPAA will be employed, and appropriate Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) will be in place with any third-party service providers. Our practices adhere to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can typically:
- Accept or refuse cookies: You can choose to accept or refuse all cookies, or specific types of cookies.
- Delete cookies: You can delete cookies that have already been placed on your device.
- Be notified: You can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being sent.
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact the functionality and your experience of our Website. For example, some features may not work correctly.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may include content or functionalities from third-party providers (e.g., embedded videos, social media buttons, analytics tools). These third parties may also set their own cookies, and their data practices are governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
7. Consent
By continuing to use our Website without adjusting your browser settings to block cookies, you are indicating your consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. For certain non-essential cookies, we will seek your explicit consent through a cookie banner or pop-up when you first visit our Website, providing you with clear options to accept or decline.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Notice Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us at admin@buildingbridgestherapy.org or 469-634-6272.
Last Updated Date: June 9, 2025