Privacy Policy


Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Wade Arnold, MDiv, PhD, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients who seek Christian couples coaching services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.drwadearnold.com and use our coaching services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Relationship Information: Marital status, relationship history, family composition

  • Session Information: Notes from coaching sessions, goals, progress records

  • Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through third-party processors)

  • Communication Records: Emails, messages, and other correspondence

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information when using our website

Sensitive Information

Given the nature of couples coaching, we may collect sensitive personal information including:

  • Relationship challenges and conflicts

  • Personal beliefs and values

  • Mental health and emotional well-being information

  • Family and personal history relevant to coaching

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing Coaching Services: Delivering personalized Christian couples coaching

  • Session Management: Scheduling appointments, maintaining session records

  • Communication: Responding to inquiries, sending appointment reminders

  • Payment Processing: Managing billing and payment transactions

  • Service Improvement: Enhancing our coaching programs and methods

  • Legal Compliance: Meeting professional and legal obligations

  • Marketing: Sending newsletters or updates (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain strict confidentiality and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

We will share information when you provide explicit consent.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

Payment processingWebsite hosting and maintenanceEmail communication servicesScheduling and appointment management

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

Comply with legal processes or court ordersProtect our rights, property, or safetyProtect the rights, property, or safety of othersPrevent or investigate suspected illegal activities

Emergency Situations

We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm to you, your spouse, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure data encryption during transmission

  • Password-protected access to client records

  • Regular security assessments and updates

  • Secure storage of physical and digital recordsLimited access to information on a need-to-know basis.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide ongoing coaching services

  • Comply with legal and professional record-keeping requirements

  • Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Generally, we retain client records for 3 after the conclusion of services, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal information

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another provider

  • Restriction: Request limitation on how we use your information

  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your information

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality and user experienceAnalyze website traffic and usage patternsRemember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside [your country], please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in [your country] where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our websiteSen

  • Sending email notification to registered clients

  • Providing notice during your next coaching session.

13. Professional Standards

As Christian couples coaches, we adhere to professional ethical standards and biblical principles of confidentiality. Our commitment to privacy extends beyond legal requirements to encompass our Christian values of trust, respect, and stewardship.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Wade Arnold, MDiv, PhD, LLC

Email: [email protected]

Address: 648 Hanes Mall Blvd #196, Winston Salem, NC 27103

Acknowledgment:

By using our services or website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.