- Visit our website
at https://www.brillacounseling.com , or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice
- Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events
names
phone numbers
email addresses
contact preferences
health data
- Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called
"crash dumps" ), and hardware settings).
- Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
- Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
- To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user. We may process your information to provide you with the requested service.
- To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may process the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see
" WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS? " below.
- To evaluate and improve our Services, products, marketing, and your experience. We may process your information when we believe it is necessary to identify usage trends, determine the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and to evaluate and improve our Services, products, marketing, and your experience.
- To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.
- To determine the effectiveness of our marketing and promotional campaigns. We may process your information to better understand how to provide marketing and promotional campaigns that are most relevant to you.
- Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
Category | Examples | Collected |
A. Identifiers | Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name |
B. Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records statute | Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information |
Gender, age, date of birth, race and ethnicity, national origin, marital status, and other demographic data | ||
Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information | ||
Fingerprints and voiceprints | ||
Browsing history, search history, online | ||
Device location | ||
Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities | ||
Business contact details in order to provide you our Services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us | ||
Student records and directory information | ||
Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics | ||
- Receiving help through our customer support channels;
- Participation in customer surveys or contests; and
- Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries.
- Category A -
Indefinitely
- Category B -
Indefinitely
- Right to know whether or not we are processing your personal data
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data
- Right to request the deletion of your personal data
- Right to obtain a copy of the personal data you previously shared with us
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
- Right to opt out of the processing of your personal data if it is used for targeted advertising
(or sharing as defined under California’s privacy law) , the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects ( "profiling" )
- Right to access the categories of personal data being processed (as permitted by applicable law, including Minnesota’s privacy law)
- Right to obtain a list of the categories of third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including
California's and Delaware's privacy law)
- Right to obtain a list of specific third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including
Minnesota's and Oregon's privacy law)
- Right to review, understand, question, and correct how personal data has been profiled (as permitted by applicable law, including Minnesota’s privacy law)
- Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including California’s privacy law)
- Right to opt out of the collection of sensitive data and personal data collected through the operation of a voice or facial recognition feature (as permitted by applicable law, including Florida’s privacy law)
SMS Messaging Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 13, 2025
Brilla Counseling Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Messaging Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you opt in to receive SMS (text) messages from us. This policy also reflects compliance with applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and outlines your rights.
Information We Collect
When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:
Your mobile phone number
Your name and basic contact details (e.g., email address)
Consent to receive SMS communications
Message metadata, such as delivery status and timestamps
We do not collect or transmit protected health information via SMS.
How We Collect Your Information
We collect information:
Directly from you via web forms, scheduling tools, or intake processes
From integrations with HIPAA-compliant platforms that facilitate communication
Automatically when you interact with SMS-based forms or respond to messages
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Deliver the SMS messages you have opted in to receive
Send reminders for appointments, groups, or events
Notify you about relevant service updates or changes
Respond to direct inquiries
Operate and manage our practice communications
You will receive messages related to your appointments and service updates, typically no more than 2–4 messages per week, unless otherwise agreed upon for specific group or event participation.
We do not send promotional SMS content unless you opt in separately to marketing messages.
How to Opt Out
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at contact@brillacounseling.com. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Prohibited Data Transfer
We do not transfer, sell, rent, share, or disclose your personal information or mobile phone number to any external organizations under any circumstances, even with your consent. Your SMS opt-in is used solely for communication between you and Brilla Counseling Services.
Preventing Unauthorized Sharing
We have implemented strict safeguards to protect your data, including:
Regular security and compliance audits of our systems and third-party vendors
Strict access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access your contact information
Mandatory employee training on confidentiality, privacy, and HIPAA-compliant communication practices
Your Privacy Rights (California & U.S. State Law)
If you reside in California or another U.S. state with data privacy laws, you may have the following rights:
Right to Know what data we collect and how it’s used
Right to Access your personal information
Right to Delete your personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your rights
Right to Opt Out of the sale or sharing of data (note: we do not sell or share your data)
To exercise your rights, email privacy@brillacounseling.com. We may require verification before processing requests.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 via SMS. If you believe a minor has communicated with us via text, please contact privacy@brillacounseling.com.
Policy Updates
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy periodically. If substantial changes occur, we will notify you via our website or SMS before the changes take effect. Please review this policy regularly for the latest version.
Contact Us
Text Support: Text HELP to (916) 500-4401
General Inquiries: contact@brillacounseling.com
Privacy Rights: privacy@brillacounseling.com