Privacy Policy & Biblical Counseling Agreement
Black River Nurse Consulting – A Division of Black River Customs, LLC
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Black River Nurse Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of personal and health-related information. This policy also outlines the terms for ACBC Phase 3 Biblical Counseling services.
By visiting our website or using our services, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to information collected:
Through our website (www.blackrivernurse.com)
Via email, contact forms, and scheduling platforms
During consultations, counseling sessions, or Mobile Farm visits
From third-party vendors performing services on our behalf
It is designed to comply with:
HIPAA and HITECH Act, where applicable
Wisconsin privacy and health confidentiality laws (Wis. Stat. Ch. 146)
2. Nature of Services & HIPAA Status
Biblical Counseling: Ministry-focused counseling using Scripture as the guide. This is faith-based and educational; it is not psychotherapy or other licensed mental health care.
Nursing & Lactation Support: Educational and consultative services within RN scope of practice.
HIPAA applies when we receive or maintain PHI on behalf of a Covered Entity; otherwise, we maintain professional confidentiality with reasonable safeguards.
3. Information We Collect
Personal Information: Name, email, phone, address, billing info, and communications.
Health Information: Voluntarily shared during sessions (medical history, conditions, medications, healthcare documentation). PHI is handled according to HIPAA.
Automatically Collected Info: IP address, browser, device info, pages visited, cookies, and analytics.
4. Use of Information
Information may be used to:
Provide and coordinate services
Communicate about sessions
Maintain business and financial records
Comply with laws
Improve operations and website performance
Protect against fraud or misuse
We do not sell or rent personal information.
5. Confidentiality in Biblical Counseling
Confidentiality is foundational, but disclosure may occur:
Seeking guidance from a pastor, supervising counselor, or educator
Threat of harm to self or others
Suspected abuse of a child or vulnerable adult
Legal obligations
ACBC supervision or complaint resolution
Ministry purposes as deemed necessary
6. Voluntary Support Contributions
Support is optional and may help:
Offset costs for families in need
Develop educational resources
Expand biblical counseling and nursing services
Contributions are not required for services and are not tax-deductible.
7. ACBC Phase 3 Biblical Counseling Informed Consent and Consent to Audio Record
As part of ACBC Phase 3 Biblical Counseling, all counselees will receive informed consent documents via email prior to the first session. These documents outline:
The purpose and scope of counseling
Rights and responsibilities of the counselee
Confidentiality and its limits
Policies regarding termination and dispute resolution
If any session is recorded for supervision or training purposes, a separate Consent to Record Counseling form will also be provided for review and signature.
Counselees are asked to review, complete, and return these forms before the initial session. Counseling cannot proceed until these consents are received.