Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Houston Center for Christian Counseling ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://www.christiancounselinghouston.com/. It covers what cookies are, why we use them, the legal basis for doing so, and your rights and choices.
This policy applies to all users of the Site globally. Users in the EU, EEA, UK, California, and certain other US states may have additional rights, which are described in the relevant sections below.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognised your device and remember information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies we may use include:
- Web beacons — transparent image files used to track user behaviours
- Pixels — code embedded in pages or emails to measure activity
- Local storage / session storage — browser-based storage for session or preference data
- Fingerprinting technologies — analysis of device or browser characteristics used to identify users across sessions
- SDKs — software development kits used within applications for tracking purposes
For simplicity, all of these are referred to collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.
Categories of cookies we use
We use two categories of cookies, as described below.
Necessary cookies
These cookies are strictly required for the website to operate. They support core functions including security, session management, load balancing, and storing your consent preferences. They cannot be disabled and do not require prior consent in most jurisdictions, as they are essential to the service you have requested.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site. They collect aggregated data such as pages visited, session duration, traffic sources, and device types. This information is used solely to improve site performance and usability.
Personal data processed through cookies
Depending on the technology used, cookies and similar technologies may process personal data including:
- IP addresses and approximate geographic location derived from IP
- Device identifiers and hardware characteristics
- Browser type, version, and configuration
- Browsing activity, interactions, and pages visited
- Unique tracking identifiers assigned to your device or session
This data may be processed by us or by third-party service providers integrated into the site. The nature and extent of data processed depends on which cookie categories you consent to.
Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers transmit a Do Not Track signal. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals because there is currently no common industry or legal standard for those signals.
How to manage cookies via your browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:
Restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. The "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Where changes are material, we will notify you via a prominent notice on the site or through the consent banner.
Contact information
Company: Houston Center for Christian Counseling
Privacy contact: info@christiancounselinghouston.com
Email: info@christiancounselinghouston.com
Address: 402 Julie Rivers Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478, USA