Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [01.20.2025]
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website [www.knowyourmental.com]. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
Information We Collect
- Information Collected Automatically:
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Specifically, when you visit our website, the following cookies may be saved:
- Cookies related to the host website, `knowyourmental.com`.
- Cookies related to the website address `www.knowyourmental.com`.
- Cookies related to embedded content from Google (`google.com`).
- Other embedded site cookies may appear from our advertising network partners at any time.
- Usage Data: Like many websites, we may automatically collect information about your device and browsing activity, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This is often collected through standard server logs.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Specifically, when you visit our website, the following cookies may be saved:
- No User Accounts or Login: Please note that our website does not require you to create an account or log in. Therefore, we do not collect any personal information through account registration or user profiles.
How We Use Your Information
- Website Functionality: We use cookies and automatically collected data to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of our website.
- Remember your preferred language or other settings (if any).
- Analyze website traffic to improve performance and user experience.
- Third-Party Services:
- Google Ads: We use Google Ads to display advertisements on our website. Google and its associated networks, through their embedded content and cookies, may collect information about your interests and browsing habits to serve you targeted ads. For more information on how Google uses your data, please refer to their Privacy Policy.
- Google: Embedded content from Google (for example, via YouTube videos, google fonts or embedded content) may also collect information through its own cookies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
- Gemini API: While the Gemini API is used in the backend for data processing, it does not directly interact with the website user's data in a way that is stored or exposed. Any data processed through the API is not stored, kept for more than a single usage and will not be shared with any third parties.
- Server Usage: We utilise the Ubuntu VPS as a server for api requests. This use is temporary and for API requests only. No data from users is stored, collected, or kept, on this server for more than a single usage.
How We Share Your Information
- Third-Party Advertisers: As noted above, Google and their advertising partners may collect and share your information for advertising purposes.
- Service Providers: Third parties that handle the websites embedded content might also be able to store your data, you can see their policies for a more detailed explanation.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
Your Choices
- Cookie Settings: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings that allow you to signal to websites that you do not want your online activities to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.
- Opting out of Ads: You can try to opt out of personalized advertising provided by many ad networks including those in the Google network, by visiting https://optout.aboutads.info/ or similar websites.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page, so please check back periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [mail@knowyourmental.com].