Instinct Center Privacy Policy
Instinct Center respects your privacy. Many individuals who visit this website are dealing with deeply personal challenges, and protecting your privacy and anonymity is extremely important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how Instinct Center collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website, services, and programs.
1. Our Privacy Philosophy
Instinct Center was created to support people dealing with anxiety, addiction, and behavioral struggles. Because of the sensitive nature of these topics, we intentionally collect as little personal information as possible.
We believe anonymity can be essential to healing and self-exploration.
Our goal is to provide resources while respecting your privacy and minimizing data collection whenever possible.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to provide information when:
- Signing up for programs or services
- Joining meetups or community discussions
- Contacting us by email
- Subscribing to updates or newsletters
This information may include:
- Email address
- Name or username (if provided)
- Messages you send to us
You may choose to provide minimal or anonymous information whenever possible.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, limited technical data may automatically be collected when you visit our site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
This information is used only to operate, secure, and improve the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information collected to:
- Provide services and respond to inquiries
- Operate and improve the website
- Communicate with users who request information
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
We do not use your information to profile you or sell targeted advertising.
4. Our Commitment to Anonymity
Because many users seek privacy when dealing with addiction, anxiety, or behavioral challenges, Instinct Center prioritizes anonymity wherever possible.
We encourage users to share only the information they are comfortable providing.
Where possible, our services are designed to function without requiring sensitive personal information.
5. We Do Not Sell Personal Information
Instinct Center does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your information will not be used for commercial advertising networks or data brokerage.
6. Limited Sharing with Service Providers
In order to operate our website and services, we may use trusted third-party providers such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email communication services
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.
7. Business Transfers
If Instinct Center undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Any such transfer would remain subject to the commitments made in this Privacy Policy, including our commitment to protect user privacy.
8. Data Storage
Information you provide may be stored on secure servers located in the United States.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Maintain system security
- Comply with legal obligations
You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data including:
- Request access to your information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of personal data
- Object to certain processing activities
To make a request, contact us at the email listed below.
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
You can adjust your browser settings to control or disable cookies.
12. Children's Privacy
Instinct Center services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Instinct Center may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes occur, the updated date will be listed at the top of this page.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Instinct Center
support@instinctcenter.com