Please read this privacy policy carefully to understand how Equipped To Prosper, LLC collects, uses, and maintains your personal information. By accessing or using EquippedToProsper.com, the Equipped To Prosper mobile app, or any other related sites, applications, and services, or any other website operated by Equipped To Prosper that links to this policy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
The terms “We”, “Us”, and “Our” refer to Equipped To Prosper, LLC. The term the “Company” refers to Equipped To Prosper, LLC. The term “Site”, “App” and “Website” refers to EquippedToProsper.com. The term “User”, “Member”, “You” and “Your” refers to site visitors, customers, and any other users of the site. This Policy may change from time to time; any changes we make to this Policy will be posted on this Site. Changes to this Policy are effective as of the stated “Last Updated” date. We recommend that you check the Policy periodically for any updates or changes.
Age Requirement and Child Privacy Protection within the United States of America
This Site is offered and available to users who are at least 18 years of age or of the legal age required to interact with our Site in their jurisdiction. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of children and complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records. If we discover, on our own, that a child under 18 has been accessing our website and has provided personal information, we will delete this information as soon as we become aware of it. For any inquiries or to report a potential violation of this policy, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Age Requirement and Child Privacy Protection outside of the United States of America
Equipped To Prosper is committed to providing a secure and compliant online environment for users beyond the borders of the United States. Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old or meet the legal age requirements in their respective jurisdictions. Equipped To Prosper is committed to complying with the applicable legal requirements in each country, including those related to the legal age of majority. Users are encouraged to be aware of and understand the specific legal age requirements relevant to their jurisdiction. If there are any concerns or inquiries regarding age-related legal matters, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of our Privacy Policy.
Explicit Consent for Processing
By accessing and using EquippedToProsper.com, you explicitly consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your use of our services signifies your acknowledgment and acceptance of the practices described herein. This explicit consent includes, but is not limited to, the collection, storage, processing, and sharing of your personal information as detailed in the various sections of this Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY ASPECT OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES.
Information We Collect
Equipped To Prosper, LLC collects a diverse range of information to elevate your user experience, deliver high-quality services, and fortify the security of our platform. This data encompasses direct user inputs, such as registration details, form completions, email correspondences, and consultation bookings. Additionally, we gather insights from your interactions with Equipped To Prosper, including posts on blogs, videos, forums, and communications with our support team. The automated collection of information occurs seamlessly as you access, browse, view, or utilize the Site. Furthermore, we may receive data and information from third-party vendors with whom we have established partnerships. This multifaceted data serves as the foundation for tailoring your experience on our platform. Equipped To Prosper is dedicated to utilizing this information responsibly to provide exceptional services and ensure the overall security of our digital environment.
Third-Party Disclosure
Equipped To Prosper, LLC is committed to safeguarding your privacy. We want to assure you that under no circumstances will your personal information be sold to any third-party company. Our dedication to protecting your data is paramount, and we prioritize both its confidentiality and security. Rest assured, your information will always remain within the secure boundaries of our platform.
Our Legal Basis for Using Your Personal Information
In accordance with applicable laws, all processing of your personal information is conducted based on a lawful ground for processing. The legal grounds for processing are detailed below:
Where required by law, we will seek your consent before processing your personal information for specific purposes.
How Do We Use the Information Collected?
At Equipped To Prosper, we employ the personal information we collect to provide you with a high-quality service and ensure the security of our platform. Our use of this information extends to the operation and optimization of the Equipped To Prosper website, allowing us to better understand how users interact with our platform. Additionally, we are committed to upholding the integrity and security of our marketplace, implementing measures to prevent and detect fraudulent activities. As part of our communication strategy, we may contact you for service-related matters, send direct marketing communications, and engage in the promotion and advertising of the Equipped To Prosper marketplace and our services. Furthermore, we diligently comply with lawful requests by public authorities and adhere to applicable laws and regulations, demonstrating our commitment to legal and regulatory compliance. This multifaceted approach to utilizing personal information is geared toward enhancing your overall experience while prioritizing your privacy and security. For a comprehensive understanding, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
How Long Do We Keep Personal Information
At Equipped To Prosper, we maintain your personal information only for the duration necessary to fulfill the original purpose for which it was collected. However, in certain instances, we may retain personal information for extended periods beyond the initial purpose. The decision to retain data for longer durations is carefully considered and aligns with our legal obligations, business needs, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties
We share personal information with third parties in order to operate the Site, provide our services to you, fulfill obligations imposed on us by applicable laws and regulations, and prevent fraud, infringements and illegal activities. In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us. However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information We are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.
For these providers, We recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers. In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or Us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located. Once you leave Our Website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.
We may be legally required to share personal information with law enforcement agencies, public authorities or other parties in order to respond to a subpoena or court order, judicial process or to regulatory authorities, if we believe we are required to do so by law, or that doing so is reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes; when we believe it necessary or appropriate to disclose personal information to law enforcement authorities, such as to investigate actual or suspected fraud or violations of law, breaches of security, or breaches of this Policy; to respond to claims against us; and to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Equipped To Prosper, our customers, or the public.
Where We Store Personal Information
Equipped To Prosper takes measures to store and process some of the personal information you provide through third-party suppliers and data processors, and this may involve storage in various jurisdictions, including the United States and Africa. It’s important to note that, given the nature of internet storage methods, we cannot guarantee absolute security. While we strive to implement robust security measures, the inherent risks associated with data transmission over the internet cannot be completely eliminated.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Disclosures
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are required to disclose the categories of personal information collected in the past 12 months. We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Sources of Personal Information: We collect personal information directly from you when you provide it to us. Additionally, we may collect personal information from third-party sources, such as service providers.
Purposes for Collecting Personal Information: We collect personal information for the following business purposes:
Disclosure of Personal Information: We may disclose your personal information to third parties for business purposes. The categories of third parties with whom we may share your personal information include service providers, affiliates, and other entities as permitted by law.
Right to Know and Access: California residents have the right to request disclosure of the specific pieces and categories of personal information that we have collected about them in the past 12 months. You may make this request twice within a 12-month period.
Right to Deletion: California residents have the right to request the deletion of their personal information collected by us, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Therefore, there is no need for you to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA. This includes denying you goods or services, charging you different prices, or providing you with a different level of quality of goods or services.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise your rights under the CCPA, you can contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
User Responsibilities:
Equipped To Prosper, LLC places a high priority on the security and integrity of user accounts and personal information. To ensure a secure online environment, we kindly request users to adhere to the following responsibilities:
Licensure Jurisdiction
Clients:
Visitors to the website, customers, and any users seeking mental health providers are advised to engage only with professionals who operate within their legal jurisdiction.
Providers:
Visitors to the website, customers, and any other users who are mental health professionals marketing their services on this platform are encouraged to work solely with clients approved by their licensing board.
Disclaimer: Equipped To Prosper, LLC strongly advises clients to ensure that the mental health providers they choose to engage with are legally authorized to practice within their jurisdiction. Clients are encouraged to verify the provider’s license credentials and confirm their compliance with local regulations. Equipped To Prosper, LLC assumes no responsibility for the consequences of clients choosing mental health providers outside their legal jurisdiction.
Providers’ Responsibilities: Mental health providers marketing their services on this platform are responsible for ensuring that they adhere to the regulations and guidelines set forth by their licensing board. Providers should only engage with clients in accordance with the approval granted by their licensing board. Equipped To Prosper, LLC disclaims any liability arising from providers’ decisions to work with clients outside the scope of their approved licensing.
Limitation of Liability: Equipped To Prosper, LLC will not be held liable for decisions individuals, both clients and providers, make regarding the selection of mental health providers or clients, respectively, despite the laws governing their jurisdiction and licensing board. Users of this platform assume full responsibility for complying with legal requirements and are encouraged to seek professional advice if needed.
Cookies
Equipped To Prosper employs cookies and similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, tags, and scripts, with the aim of enhancing and personalizing your experience on our platform. These technologies enable us to provide our services efficiently, analyze the performance of our website, and tailor marketing efforts to better meet your preferences. By utilizing these tools, we strive to create a more personalized and user-friendly environment, ensuring that your interactions with our platform align with your needs and preferences.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. DNT is a browser feature that allows users to inform websites and online services that they do not wish to be tracked. While some websites and third-party services may honor DNT signals, the effectiveness and standards around DNT signals are not universally agreed upon.
As of now, our Site does not alter its behavior when it receives a DNT signal from a user’s browser. We continue to collect information in accordance with our Privacy Policy regardless of the DNT signals.
If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is being tracked or used, contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
External Links
Equipped To Prosper’s website contains links to third-party sites, and it’s important to note that if you navigate to a third-party site from our platform, any data you provide to that site, as well as the use of that data by the third party, falls outside the control of Equipped To Prosper and is not governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit to understand how your data will be handled. Equipped To Prosper assumes no responsibility or liability for the practices and policies of third-party websites, as they operate independently from our platform.
Security
At Equipped To Prosper, we prioritize the security of our Site and the personal information entrusted to us. To safeguard against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, destruction, or damage, we implement a combination of technical and organizational measures. These measures are designed to adhere to industry standards and encompass a range of technologies and internal procedures. By employing robust security protocols, we aim to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information. Our commitment to utilizing state-of-the-art security technologies and implementing stringent internal procedures underscores our dedication to maintaining a secure environment for your online interactions.
Data Breach Notification:
Equipped To Prosper, LLC is committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal information. In the unfortunate event of a data breach compromising the security of your personal data, we will comply with all applicable laws governing data breach notifications and work diligently to minimize any potential impact on our users. If required by applicable laws, Equipped To Prosper, LLC is committed to promptly notifying the relevant data protection authorities. This notification will include details about the nature and scope of the breach, the categories of personal information affected, and the measures taken or proposed to address the breach.
Updating Personal Information
Equipped To Prosper is committed to maintaining the accuracy and currency of the personal information we collect. We take proactive steps to ensure that your information is up to date, and we provide you with the opportunity to make updates through your account profile settings. If you ever believe that your information is inaccurate or incorrect in any way, we encourage you to notify us promptly. Your cooperation ensures the integrity of the data we hold, and we are here to assist in promptly addressing any discrepancies. For assistance or to update your information, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Terms of Service
Please review our Terms of Service here which also governs your use of Equippedtoprosper.com to understand our practices.
Contact Us
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it periodically.
If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or about your personal information, you may contact us using the information below.
Equipped To Prosper
945 McKinney St #634
Houston, Texas 77002
support@equippedtoprosper.com