How we handle your information.
WellnessGuided is a mental wellness education site. We collect minimal data, don't sell it, and don't ask for sensitive health details. This page explains exactly what we collect, why, and how you can control it.
Data we collect
We keep data collection to the minimum required to run and improve the site.
Server logs
Standard web server logs record your IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamp. These logs help us detect errors and abuse. They're retained for 30 days, then deleted.
Contact forms
If you contact us through the site, we receive your name, email address, and message content. We use this only to respond to your inquiry. We don't add you to marketing lists.
Analytics data
Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data: pages visited, time on page, device type, and general location (country or region). See the analytics section for details and opt-out options.
Data we don't collect
This matters as much as what we do collect.
- Health information. We don't ask for diagnoses, medications, treatment history, or insurance details through any part of this site.
- Account data. There are no user accounts, logins, or passwords on WellnessGuided.
- Payment information. We don't process payments or store credit card numbers.
- Quiz or screener responses. All quiz and screener tools run entirely in your browser. Your answers never leave your device. See quizzes and screeners for details.
Analytics and cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-2G2EFE0GPM) to understand which pages are useful, which need improvement, and how visitors find the site.
What Google Analytics tracks
- Pages viewed and time on page
- Device type, browser, and screen size
- General location (country or city level, not street address)
- Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
What it doesn't track
- Your name, email, or personal identity
- Quiz answers or screener results
- Which therapist profiles you view
Cookies
Google Analytics sets first-party cookies (prefixed _ga) to distinguish returning visits from new ones. These cookies don't identify you personally.
How to opt out
You can block Google Analytics by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using your browser's built-in cookie blocking or "Do Not Track" setting
- Using a privacy-focused browser extension like uBlock Origin
We load analytics only after you interact with the page (scroll, click, or keypress). If you leave immediately, no analytics script runs.
Quizzes and screeners
WellnessGuided offers self-assessment quizzes and clinical screeners (such as the PHQ-9 for depression or GAD-7 for anxiety). Here's how they work from a privacy standpoint:
All quiz logic runs client-side using JavaScript. Your responses are scored locally and never sent to our servers, stored in a database, or shared with third parties.
When you close the page or clear your browser data, your quiz results are gone. We can't retrieve them because we never had them.
Therapist directory
The therapist directory displays professional profiles sourced from publicly available listings. This data includes provider names, credentials, specialties, office locations, and contact information.
If you're a listed provider and want to update or remove your profile, contact [email protected].
When you browse the directory, we don't track which profiles you view beyond standard page-view analytics.
Third-party links
WellnessGuided links to external resources: crisis hotlines, therapy platforms, research databases, and provider websites. Once you leave our site, their privacy policies apply. We don't control their data practices.
We review external links periodically but can't guarantee their policies won't change. If you find a broken or concerning link, let us know at [email protected].
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you
- Delete data associated with a contact form submission
- Opt out of analytics tracking (see how to opt out)
- Correct inaccurate information
Because we don't maintain user accounts or store health data, most requests can be resolved quickly. Email [email protected] and we'll respond within 7 business days.
Children's privacy
WellnessGuided is designed for adults. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through our contact form, email us and we'll delete it promptly.
Policy changes
We'll update this page when our data practices change. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. For significant changes, we'll add a note at the top of this page describing what changed.
Questions about this policy?
Email [email protected] with "Privacy" in the subject line. You can also reach us through the contact page.