Introduction

Welcome to Mental Health Screening (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mentalhealthscreening.org/ and use our mental health screening services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Important Notice About Mental Health Information

We understand that mental health information is particularly sensitive. We take extra precautions to protect this information and comply with applicable health privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) where applicable.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Primary Purposes

Secondary Purposes

Anonymous and Aggregate Data

We may create anonymous, de-identified, or aggregate data from the information we collect. This data cannot be used to identify you personally and may be used for:

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly give us permission to do so.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Crisis Resources

If your screening results indicate a potential crisis situation, we may provide you with immediate crisis resources and hotline information. We do not automatically share your information with these resources unless you choose to contact them.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Emergency Situations

If we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect your safety or the safety of others in an imminent emergency situation, we may share relevant information with appropriate emergency services or individuals.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Account Information

If you have an account, you may:

Communication Preferences

You may opt out of:

Cookies and Tracking

You may:

Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Legal Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

For users between 13-18, we recommend consulting with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult before using our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Types of Cookies We Use

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.