Terms and Conditions

Updated April 2025

General Website Use

Visitors to this site can search for information about our services, contact us to request information, make a donation to The Council, register for an event, or apply for employment.

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

We are dedicated to ensuring the security of our online processes and work to keep our security practices up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that information shared electronically is never subject to interception by bad actors. Electronic communication to us through this website from your personal email account should not be used to communicate about personal or clinical concerns, crisis situations, or any other private correspondence.
If you are in crisis, please call 911.

When you choose to enter personal information in order to register for an event or apply for employment, we will only request the minimal information necessary.
The Council is the sole owner of the information collected on this website, excluding text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.

We only use information about visitors to:

  • Respond to requests for information

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process event registrations

  • Record and respond to donations

None of this information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may use information collected via this website to:

  • Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for internal use

  • Monitor and analyze trends and website use to improve your experience

  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity

  • Process donations, payments, and refunds

  • Request feedback and contact you about your experience

  • Respond to inquiries and troubleshoot problems

  • Send information about The Council, our programs, and events

We do not track or share information about website visitors with any outside entities not identified here.

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automatic.com/privacy/
After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

SMS Texting Terms & Conditions

By consenting to receive SMS communication, you agree to receive messages from The Council at the number you provide. SMS consent data will not be shared with third parties. Messages are treated in accordance with our HIPAA privacy policies.

1. SMS Consent Communication

Phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Types of SMS Communications

If you consent to SMS, you may receive messages related to:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Follow-up messages

  • Check-ins

  • Resource provisions

3. Message Frequency

Frequency may vary. For example, you may receive up to 3 messages per week related to each appointment.

4. Potential Fees

Standard message and data rates may apply. Charges depend on your carrier’s pricing plan and may vary for international messages.

5. Opt-In Method

You may opt in by signing a consent form.

6. Opt-Out Method

To opt out at any time, text STOP

7. Help

If you experience issues, email us at
📧 info@councilsepa.org

8. Standard Messaging Disclosures

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, cookies save your login and screen display settings:

  • Login cookies last 2 days

  • Screen option cookies last 1 year

  • “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks

  • Logging out removes login cookies

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site.

These third-party sites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Embed third-party tracking

  • Monitor your interaction with embedded content

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Modifications

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services indicates agreement to updated terms.

Contact

Jennifer King
Executive Director
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
4459 W. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
📞 215-345-6644
📧 jking@councilsepa.org

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