Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 10, 2025
SomebodyToTalkTo.com ('we', 'us', or 'our') is committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit or interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of data:
a. Personal Information: Only when voluntarily provided, such as:
- Name and email (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter signups)
- Messages you send via forms or chat
- Any comments or interactions with site content
We do not collect or store health, diagnosis, or therapy-related data unless explicitly submitted via secure channels.
b. Non-Personal Information: Automatically collected via browser or analytics tools:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device type and operating system
2. Use of Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Remembering your preferences
- Improving site functionality
- Measuring usage patterns (via Google Analytics or similar)
You can disable cookies via your browser, but this may impact site functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send optional email updates (only if subscribed)
- Improve and optimize our site
- Prevent spam and misuse
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services like:
- Google Analytics (site metrics)
- Mailchimp or similar (email newsletters)
These third parties may store data in accordance with their own privacy policies and international regulations.
We do not share your data with advertisers or any external organizations.
5. Mailing Lists and Communication
You may opt-in to receive communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly at [insert support email].
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
8. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard encryption and data protection practices to ensure the security of your personal information. However, no internet-based transmission is ever 100% secure.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies if you visit them.
10. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / Global)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Withdraw consent
- Object to or restrict data processing
- File a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [insert support email]
11. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: [contactus@somebodytotalkto.com]
Website: https://somebodytotalkto.com