Introduction
Evergreen Counseling & Mediation (“Evergreen”) is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This SMS Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you opt in to receive SMS communications from Evergreen. We use SMS exclusively for direct communication regarding scheduling, billing, and other administrative tasks. We do not use SMS for promotional purposes.

Data Collection
We collect the following personal data for SMS communications:

• Name
• Phone number

This data is collected when you consent to receive SMS communications from Evergreen.

Data Usage
Evergreen uses the collected personal information to:

Communicate directly with clients about scheduling, billing, and other administrative tasks related to your services.

Maintain records of communication for internal administrative purposes.

We do not use this information for promotional or marketing purposes.

Data Sharing
Evergreen does not share personal information with third parties for their own use. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering services, such as our SMS platform provider. These service providers are contractually bound to keep your data secure and confidential and to use it solely for the purposes we specify.

Message Frequency & Data Rates
Message frequency varies. Expect 1–2 messages per appointment. Message and data rates may apply.

User Rights
As a client, you have the following rights regarding your data:

Access: You may request access to the personal information we have collected about you.

Modification: You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.

Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, except where Evergreen is required by law to retain certain records.

Opt-In
There are three ways to opt in and provide consent to receive SMS messages from Evergreen:

All consent requests must be submitted in one of the following ways:

Selecting the opt-in box on the Contact Form located on the website.

Emailing catherine.lunde@evergreencounseling-tx.com and requesting to opt in to receive SMS messages. A form will be sent to you by email to complete, sign, and return.

In person at Evergreen Counseling & Mediation. A form will be provided for you to complete, sign, and return.

By submitting your consent and phone number, you are authorizing Evergreen Counseling & Mediation to send you SMS messages and SMS notifications.

Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS communications from Evergreen.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide to us. However, no system is completely secure, and Evergreen cannot guarantee the security of your information. We encourage you to take steps to protect your own personal information.

Changes to This Policy
Evergreen may update this SMS Compliance Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the policy on our website.

Instructions for Help and Unsubscribing
If you need help or have any questions or concerns about this SMS Compliance Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Phone: 936-788-3851
Email: catherine.lunde@evergreencounseling-tx.com

By opting in to Evergreen SMS communications, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this SMS Compliance Privacy Policy.