Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Business Name: Traci Ruble

Website: https://www.traciruble.com

Introduction

Traci Ruble is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website, contact the practice, or communicate via SMS text messaging.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact:

Email: traci AT traciruble DOT com

Mailing Address: 1321 Upland Dr. PMB 5940, Houston, Texas, 77043, USA

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Name
Phone number
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Appointment scheduling information
SMS consent records
IP address and website usage data

Information is collected only as necessary to provide psychotherapy services, respond to inquiries, maintain business operations, and improve website functionality.

How Information Is Used

Information may be used to:

Provide psychotherapy services
Schedule and confirm appointments
Respond to inquiries
Send administrative communications
Send SMS messages related to services
Provide secure login verification through two factor authentication
Maintain website functionality and security

Personal information is not sold.

SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and consent, you may receive SMS messages from Traci Ruble related to:

Appointment reminders
Scheduling coordination
Client service communication
Secure two factor authentication codes

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. You may request assistance by replying HELP.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of receiving psychotherapy services.

SMS consent and phone numbers are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Because SMS is not a fully secure communication channel, clients are encouraged not to transmit sensitive health information via text message. Secure client portals or other protected communication methods may be used for confidential matters.

Data Sharing

Personal information is not sold, rented, or traded.

Information may be shared only with service providers necessary to operate the practice, such as:

Secure electronic health record systems
Scheduling software providers
Website hosting providers
SMS service providers

These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use information solely to provide services on behalf of Traci Ruble.

SMS consent and phone numbers are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect personal information.

While appropriate precautions are taken, no method of transmission over the internet or mobile networks can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Comply with legal and ethical recordkeeping requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

Clinical records are maintained in accordance with applicable licensing and legal standards.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information, subject to legal retention requirements
Withdraw SMS consent at any time by replying STOP

To exercise these rights, contact:

Email: traci AT traciruble DOT com

HIPAA and Professional Confidentiality

Psychotherapy services are provided in accordance with applicable confidentiality and privacy laws. Protected Health Information is handled in compliance with relevant legal and ethical obligations.

Clients may receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices where applicable.

Third Party Links

This website may contain links to third party websites. Traci Ruble is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

Additional Legal Disclosures

For additional legal disclosures regarding data processing, cookies, and international compliance, please review the full privacy documentation provided through iubenda at:

https://www.iubenda.com/app/privacy-policy/94618229/legal

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

Traci Ruble

Website: https://www.traciruble.com

Email: https://www.iubenda.com/app/privacy-policy/94618229/legal