Privacy Policy for Highly Therapized

Your privacy is important to us at Highly Therapized. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access or interact with our blog, podcast, or community. By using this website or associated services, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information You Provide

   • When you sign up for newsletters, comment on posts, or participate in community discussions, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name, email address, or other contact details.

2. Automatically Collected Information

   • We may collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and browsing activity through cookies and analytics tools to improve website functionality and user experience.

3. Community Contributions

   • If you participate in public forums, comment sections, or other interactive spaces, the content you share will be visible to others and may be stored for moderation purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used for:

• Providing and improving blog and podcast content.

• Sending newsletters, updates, or notifications if you opt-in.

• Moderating and maintaining a safe and respectful community.

• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to enhance the user experience.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and gather usage statistics.

We may also use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to track and report website activity. These tools collect data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and user interactions. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:

• Required by law or in response to a legal request (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

• Necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we have collected about you.

• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.

• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limited use of your data.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including marketing.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data collection and processing at any time.

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7. Third-Party Links

The Highly Therapized website and podcast may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site and its content are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.