Who we are
Psychology.com provides educational information about mental health and a directory to help people find licensed therapists. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Information we collect
- Information you give us: details you enter into search or contact forms, such as a location, a specialty, or a message to a therapist.
- Automatic information: standard technical data your browser sends, such as device type, approximate location, and pages viewed, collected through privacy-respecting analytics.
- Cookies: small files that keep the site working and help us understand how it is used. You can control cookies in your browser settings.
How we use information
- To operate the site and the therapist directory.
- To connect you with therapists you choose to contact.
- To improve our content and the experience of using the site.
- To keep the site secure and prevent abuse.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. When you contact a therapist through the directory, the details you provide are shared with that therapist so they can respond. We may use trusted service providers (for example, hosting and analytics) who process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards, and we may disclose information if required by law.
Your choices
You can browse most of the site without providing personal information. You can control cookies through your browser, and you can contact us to ask about the information we hold. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Health information
Psychology.com is an information and directory service, not a healthcare provider, and using it does not create a provider relationship. Please avoid sharing sensitive health details in free-text fields beyond what is needed to reach a therapist.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to privacy@psychology.com.