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Secure and Confidential

OnlineProfessionalCounseling.com^SM uses a computer client, which deploys 192-bit encryption [algorithms]. Synchronous (or live) text and voice communication is peer-to-peer (or PC-to-PC). Typically, communication exchanges are not triangulated or routed through designated relay servers. For added security, the strong encryption is always on--neither online professional counselors nor clients can deactivate the built-in encryption.

A peer-to-peer mode is altered under two conditions: 1) when non-synchronous counselor-client messages are exchanged; and 2) if the bandwidth of one or both parties is insufficient to support peer-to-peer communication. Notwithstanding these peer-to-peer exceptions, the 192-bit encryption is applied to all exchanges between clients and professional counselors during both communication modes (i.e., peer-to-peer and server relay).

The computer client we have selected is used in different configurations by the U.S. military, intelligence personnel, and [the U.S. Department of] Homeland Security. Our selection of a very secure communication system reflects our unwavering commitment to confidential (and in some cases, privileged) communication between clients and counselors. (Our OnlineProfessionalCounseling.com clients can use, without cost, the secure, peer-to-peer computer client we have selected to manage counselor-client interactions.)

Note. OnlineProfessionalCounseling.com grants that no online or offline security system is absolute. Notwithstanding, we think that an electronic communication system based on 192-bit encryption provides sufficient security for confidential (and privileged) communication.

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Revised, October 24, 2008