Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
At Career Development Associates, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal information (such as name, email, phone number)
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Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
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Intake forms and assessment responses
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Educational and career-related information
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Mental health–related information shared as part of our services
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How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide career counseling and related services
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Communicate with you about appointments and services
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Process payments
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Improve our services and client experience
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Confidentiality and Data Protection
We take your privacy seriously. All personal and sensitive information is:
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Kept strictly confidential
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Stored securely using appropriate safeguards
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Accessible only to authorized professionals involved in your care
We follow applicable privacy standards, including HIPAA guidelines, to protect health-related information.
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Payment Security
All payment transactions are handled through secure, third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment details on our servers.
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Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
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When required by law
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When necessary to provide services (e.g., secure platforms or payment providers)
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With your explicit consent
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request corrections to your information
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Request that your information be deleted, where applicable
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Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal or professional requirements.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: