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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Introduction

Psychology Diary (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website psychologydiary.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
  • Submit comments or feedback
  • Share personal stories

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to provide in your message

Important Note About Sensitive Information: We understand that visitors to a mental health website may share sensitive personal information. We treat all communications with the highest level of confidentiality and never share personal stories or details without explicit consent.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Screen resolution

Usage Information:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Links clicked
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visit

Location Information:

  • General geographic location based on IP address (country, region)
  • We do not collect precise location data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve site performance
  • Serve relevant advertising (through third-party partners)

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages
  • Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
  • Analyze and improve our content and Site performance
  • Prevent fraud and maintain security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Display advertising through third-party partners

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

To opt out: Google Analytics Opt-Out

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites.

For more information: Google Ad Privacy

To opt out of personalized advertising: Google Ad Settings

Affiliate Partners

We participate in affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates). When you click affiliate links and make purchases, our affiliate partners may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Site (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given explicit permission

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Contact form submissions and email correspondence are typically retained for 2 years unless you request deletion.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
  • Cookie Preferences: Control cookies through browser settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@psychologydiary.com.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@psychologydiary.com.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure HTTPS connection
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Psychology Diary is operated by Inedit Agency S.R.L.