Last Updated: February 9, 2026 | Effective Date: February 9, 2026
Plain Language Summary: We collect the minimum information needed to deliver the assessment. Your individual answers are only shared with your partner through the results page. We do not sell your data. We do not serve ads. We do not share your information with third parties except as needed to operate the Service (payment processing, email delivery).
This Privacy Policy applies to Dr. Hines Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a coaching practice based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, operating the Boundary Agreement platform at boundaryagreement.com (the "Service").
Data Controller: Dr. Hines Inc.
Contact: support@drhinesinc.com
| Data Type | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Information | First name, last name | Create your couple record, personalize your assessment experience |
| Contact Information | Email address, phone number | Send assessment codes, deliver results notifications, customer support |
| Assessment Answers | Your responses to assessment questions (including custom boundaries) | Generate your boundary agreement and AI coaching responses |
| Communication Profile | Personality and communication style derived from your answers | Tailor AI coaching to your communication patterns |
| Agreement Data | Your votes on boundary proposals (accept, edit, flag) | Track agreement progress and generate final boundary document |
| Payment Information | Billing information (processed by Stripe; we do NOT store credit card numbers) | Process payment for the Service |
| Data Type | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Device Information | Browser type, operating system, screen resolution | Optimize the Service for your device, troubleshoot technical issues |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time spent on assessment, section completion times | Improve assessment design, identify confusing questions |
| IP Address | Your internet protocol address | Security, fraud prevention, terms acceptance verification |
| Terms Acceptance Records | Timestamp, IP address, user agent at time of terms acceptance | Legal compliance and verification of voluntary consent |
We use your information for the following purposes and no others:
Your individual assessment answers are shared with your partner ONLY through the Boundary Agreement results page, and ONLY after BOTH partners have completed the assessment. During the assessment, neither partner can see the other's answers.
If your assessment was initiated by a practitioner (therapist, counselor, coach, pastor), that practitioner may have access to your couple's assessment results through their practitioner portal. This includes both partners' answers and the resulting boundary agreement. By accepting a practitioner-issued assessment code, you consent to your practitioner viewing these results.
Your assessment answers and chat messages are sent to AI model providers (including Anthropic and/or xAI) to generate boundary proposals and coaching responses. These providers process your data under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements. We do not send your name, email, phone number, or payment information to AI providers. Only assessment answers and chat content are sent, without personally identifiable information attached.
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Name, email, payment details |
| Supabase | Database hosting and storage | All Service data (encrypted at rest) |
| Postmark | Transactional email delivery | Name, email address, assessment codes |
| Netlify | Website hosting | No user data (static hosting only) |
| Anthropic / xAI | AI model processing | Assessment answers and chat content (no PII) |
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data:
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge this risk.
We retain your data for the following periods:
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@drhinesinc.com. We will delete your data within 30 days of a verified request, except where retention is required by law.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, email support@drhinesinc.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." We will respond within 30 days.
The Boundary Agreement is NOT a HIPAA-covered entity. The Service is a coaching and communication tool, not a healthcare service. Dr. Hines Inc. is not a licensed healthcare provider and does not provide therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. As such, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) does not apply to the Service. If you are seeking HIPAA-compliant services, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, contact support@drhinesinc.com immediately.
The Service uses minimal cookies and local storage for the following purposes only:
We do NOT use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies that track you across other websites. We do NOT use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking scripts.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to:
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact support@drhinesinc.com.
The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, please be aware that U.S. data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
All marketing and educational emails from Dr. Hines Inc. comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Every non-transactional email we send will:
To opt out of non-transactional emails, click "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of any email or contact support@drhinesinc.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Dr. Hines Inc.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Email: support@drhinesinc.com
Website: boundaryagreement.com