Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 11, 2026
Last Updated: October 11, 2026
Website: https://www.mentalhorizons.org

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Mental Horizons.

Mental Horizons ("we," "us," or "our") is an independent mental health education and awareness platform dedicated to honest conversations, practical insights, lived experiences, and compassionate understanding.

We value your trust and recognize that privacy is especially important when exploring subjects such as mental health, relationships, parenting, recovery, and personal challenges.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share information when you visit mentalhorizons.org (the "Website") or interact with its features.

By reading this policy, you can better understand how your information may be handled and what choices are available to you.​

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in two primary ways: information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically when you use our Website.
 

Information You Voluntarily Provide

Depending on how you interact with Mental Horizons, this may include:

• Your name or display name.

• Your email address.

• Messages submitted through contact forms, email, or website chat.

• Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or website updates.

• Comments, feedback, or other content you choose to submit.

• Account information if you register for available membership features.

• Information submitted through collaboration inquiries or other communications.

​You are not required to provide personal information simply to read our publicly available articles.
 

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically by our hosting platform or enabled website tools, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.

• Browser type and device information.

• Operating system and approximate geographic location.

• Pages visited and time spent on the Website.

• Referring websites or search engines.

• General website interactions and usage patterns.

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

​This information helps support website functionality, security, analytics, and performance.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through Mental Horizons may be used to:

1. Operate, maintain, and improve our Website.

2. Respond to questions, comments, and inquiries.

3. Provide newsletters or updates when you request them.

4. Understand readership trends and website performance.

5. Improve accessibility, navigation, and user experience.

6. Moderate comments and protect our community from spam, harassment, or abuse.

7. Maintain website security and prevent unauthorized activity.

8. Support legitimate editorial, administrative, and operational activities.

9. Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

We do not use information submitted to Mental Horizons to provide medical diagnoses, clinical assessments, or individualized mental health treatment.
 

4. Mental Health Information and Sensitive Personal Data

Mental Horizons frequently publishes content involving emotionally sensitive subjects, including depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, trauma, relationships, and recovery.

Reading our articles does not require you to disclose your mental health history or medical information.

If you choose to share sensitive personal experiences through comments, messages, or contact forms, please understand that you are voluntarily providing that information.

We encourage visitors to avoid submitting unnecessary personal details, medical records, identifying information about other people, or information they would not want disclosed.

Information submitted privately will be handled for the purpose of addressing the communication and related operational needs, subject to this policy.

Public comments may be visible to other visitors. Please exercise caution when sharing personal experiences in publicly accessible areas.

Mental Horizons is an educational platform, not a healthcare provider. Communications through our Website do not establish a therapist-patient or healthcare-provider relationship.
 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Mental Horizons is hosted through Wix, which uses certain cookies and related technologies to operate websites.

Additional cookies or tracking technologies may be used by enabled analytics, social media, advertising, or other integrations.

These technologies may serve purposes such as:

• Essential functionality: Website security, navigation, and core features.

• Analytics: Understanding general traffic patterns, page performance, and visitor interactions.

• Preferences: Remembering settings or choices.

• Third-party integrations: Supporting embedded content, social media features, or other connected services.

Where cookie-consent controls are available, visitors may use them to manage their preferences.

You may also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-party tracking technologies are subject to the policies and practices of their respective providers.
 

6. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

Mental Horizons operates through the Wix.com website platform.

Wix provides hosting infrastructure, website functionality, security features, and associated technical services. Information collected through Wix-powered features may be processed or stored through Wix and its authorized service providers.

Depending on which website tools are enabled, other providers may assist with:

• Website analytics and performance monitoring.

• Email delivery and newsletter management.

• Contact forms and communications.

• Commenting and community functionality.

• Spam prevention and website security.

• Social media integrations and embedded content.

These providers may process information necessary to deliver their services and may maintain their own privacy policies.

You can review Wix's Privacy Policy at:

​https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
 

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Mental Horizons respects visitor privacy and does not treat personal information as content to be freely distributed.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary:

• To service providers supporting Website operations.

• To respond to a lawful request or comply with applicable legal obligations.

• To investigate security incidents, fraud, abuse, or threats to Website integrity.

• To protect the rights, safety, and legitimate interests of Mental Horizons, its visitors, or others.

• With your direction or consent.

Mental Horizons does not operate as a personal-data brokerage service.

Some analytics, advertising, or social media integrations may involve disclosures considered "sharing" or targeted advertising under applicable privacy laws, even when information is not sold for money. Where legally required, relevant notices and choices will apply.
 

8. Newsletter and Email Communications

Visitors may have the opportunity to subscribe to Mental Horizons newsletters, article announcements, or community updates.

When you subscribe, your email address and applicable subscription preferences may be collected and used to deliver requested communications.

You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter emails using the unsubscribe instructions provided in those messages or by contacting us.

Email: mentalhorizons365@gmail.com

Unsubscribing from newsletters does not necessarily prevent administrative replies to inquiries you initiate.

We do not require visitors to subscribe to receive publicly available blog content.
 

9. Comments and Community Participation

Mental Horizons encourages thoughtful, respectful discussion.

If commenting or community features are available, information you submit may be displayed publicly depending on the feature and your selected settings.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove content involving harassment, spam, personal attacks, threats, or inappropriate disclosure of private information.

Please do not publish sensitive identifying details about yourself or others in public discussions.

If you would like to request removal of a comment containing your personal information, contact:

mentalhorizons365@gmail.com

We will review such requests in accordance with applicable requirements and available technical capabilities.
 

10. Children's and Teenagers' Privacy

Mental Horizons publishes educational material relevant to adults, parents, caregivers, and teenagers.

However, our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly seek personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected in circumstances requiring parental consent without that consent, we will take appropriate steps to address or delete the information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child's personal information has been submitted may contact:

mentalhorizons365@gmail.com

Teenagers and younger visitors are encouraged to avoid sharing sensitive personal information publicly and to seek guidance from a trusted adult when appropriate.
 

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable legal, security, and operational requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the information involved, including contact inquiries, newsletter subscriptions, comments, account records, and security logs.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it, subject to technical limitations and legal obligations.
 

12. Data Security

Mental Horizons takes reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Our Website relies in part on the security infrastructure and protections provided by Wix and other enabled service providers.

However, no online platform, data transmission, or storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Visitors should exercise appropriate caution when sharing sensitive information through internet-based services.
 

13. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to:

• Request access to personal information held about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of eligible personal information.

• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

• Request a portable copy of eligible information.

• Opt out of certain targeted advertising, sales, or sharing activities where applicable.

• Unsubscribe from marketing communications.

Residents of jurisdictions with additional privacy protections, including certain U.S. states and countries within the European Economic Area, may have further rights under applicable law.

Where required by law, personal information is processed on an appropriate legal basis, which may include consent, legitimate interests, performance of requested services, or compliance with legal obligations.

Requests can be submitted to:

mentalhorizons365@gmail.com

Please use the subject line "Privacy Request."

We may request reasonable verification of identity before processing requests involving personal information.

We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
 

14. International Visitors

Mental Horizons is based in the United States and may be accessed by visitors from other countries.

Information collected through our Website or its service providers may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where those providers operate.

Privacy protections and legal requirements may differ depending on the location in which information is processed.

Where applicable law requires particular safeguards for international transfers of personal information, those requirements will be addressed through appropriate arrangements.
 

15. External Websites and Social Media

Mental Horizons may link to third-party websites, research resources, social media platforms, and other external content.

These may include services such as Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and other independently operated platforms.

When you leave our Website or interact with external content, the privacy practices of the relevant third party may apply.

Mental Horizons does not control the privacy policies, content, or information-handling practices of independently operated websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.
 

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Mental Horizons may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in Website functionality, data practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When changes are made, the Last Updated date at the beginning of this policy will be revised.

Material changes may also be communicated through additional Website notices when appropriate or legally required.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
 

17. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

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Mental Horizons

Independent Mental Health Education & Awareness Platform

Website: https://www.mentalhorizons.org

Email: mentalhorizons365@gmail.com

Location: United States

​For privacy-related requests, please include "Privacy Request" in your email subject line.

​We appreciate the trust you place in Mental Horizons and remain committed to treating your information with care, respect, and transparency.

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