Privacy Policy

Introduction

Alcoholism.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at alcoholism.org.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name and email address when you use our contact form
• Any information you include in messages sent to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• IP Address: Your IP address may be collected for analytics and security purposes but is anonymized in our analytics platform

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website and treatment directory
• Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Analyze website usage to improve our content and user experience
• Ensure the security of our website

Cookies

Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enable analytics and improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data is used solely for the purposes described in this policy.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Analytics (GA4): Website usage analytics — Google Privacy Policy
• Netlify: Website hosting — Netlify Privacy Policy

HIPAA Notice

Alcoholism.org is an informational health directory. We are not a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse, and we are not a HIPAA-covered entity. We do not collect, store, or transmit protected health information (PHI). Our site provides general informational content about treatment facilities and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Rights

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Request information about how your data is used

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Helpline: 1-888-767-3708 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Email: privacy@alcoholism.org
• Contact Page: alcoholism.org/contact