The Online Counselor Service Privacy Principles include;
Fair Collection use of personal information.
Before Online
Counseling Sessions begin, the
client's personal information may be collected, for example client name, email
address, messenger ID, you have
the option to remain anonymous. The Online Counselor Service
may collect personal information
about the client which may be relevant to online counselor.
The
Online Counselor Service will only collect information that is considered
necessary for the effectiveness of online
counseling and telephone counseling. The counselor will keep information stored in computer file to keep a record of the session. The Online Counselor
Service may also ask the client during
the online counselor session for information about themselves regarding age,
gender, and issues they would like to
discuss.
Use and Disclosure. The Online Counselor Service may ask for and
collect information that is necessary for the outcome of a positive online counselor sessions. The
use of information is to provide
the best possible service to the client, to be there as a support, to protect
the safety and well being of the
individual client.
The
Online Counselor Service will only disclose personal information if necessary;
if the person either counselor or client is at
risk of harm; if there is a suspected case of child abuse or alleged
child abuse, known or suspected case of adult
or elder abuse, or if there is a threat to self harm.
Confidentiality. The Online Counselor Service keeps all client
personal information confidential. When possible The Online Counselor Service will advise client's of
confidentiality and the importance
it has on the individual counselling sessions.
Data Quality. The Online Counselor Service will always ensure
personal information is gathered accurately. The Online Counselor Service will only use your email
address for the purpose of online
counseling. Your email address will be used as a form of contact in order to
book an appointment. Your personal information and contact details will not be
shared.
Security. The Online Counselor Service uses a secure system for
online counseling and confidential telephone counseling, protecting the
information that is collected by the client. All email and contact forms are
encrypted
Anonymity. The Online Counselor Service will provide an
anonymous service where you will have the option of being able to use another name for the purpose of online
counseling and telephone counseling, you may use a name
you feel comfortable with, the choice is up to the individual
client.
Terms and Conditions
This service is for people 18 years and over, unless written consent is
submitted by parent/legal guardian.
Disclaimer. This website is provided by The Online Counselor
Service for the purpose of providing online counseling and telephone counseling to clients. The service is for anybody who would like
to receive counseling as long as
the client is able to understand and acknowledge what is involved in this
service and is willing to
cooperate and follow the terms and conditions.
This
website contains information and links to other websites which are external
toThe Online Counselor Service.
The Online Counselor Service takes careful consideration when adding
links to the website. It is the user's
responsibility to acknowledge the necessary appropriateness of information contained in otherexternal
sites.
Sessions
Instant chat, Voice chat and Telephone sessions last for 50 minutes. Emails counseling and Coaching is charged per 1000 words.
Payment. Payment is to be made via PayPal, pre-arranged direct
deposit, online or telephone banking.Full payment is required before counseling session
begin. Please visit the fees page for further information.
Liability. The Online Counselor Service holds no liability if
connection with the website becomes unavailable. The Online Counselor Service does not accept any liability
for any injury, loss, costs, damage or false information given to receive counselling from external websites
linked to this website. The Online Counselor Service holds no responsibility to a user's telephone,computer system, software and data technical difficulty occurring in connection to this website.The
Online Counselor Service holds no responsibility and holds no liability in regard to any computer viruses,
computer corruption to any individual client's computer.
Copyright.The material on this website is copyright of
The Online Counselor Service, All rights reserved.