Privacy Policy

At TalkingAlcohol.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit TalkingAlcohol.org, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site.

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our helpline
• Submit forms or contact requests
• Sign up for newsletters or updates (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to share in your communications with us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services: Deliver content, answer questions, and enhance user experience
• Analyze website usage: Understand how visitors interact with our site to improve content and functionality
• Communicate with you: Respond to inquiries, provide support, and send important updates
• Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

External Links

Our website contains links to external sites, including government resources, academic institutions, and treatment facilities. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and providing services (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of TalkingAlcohol.org, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

Children's Privacy

TalkingAlcohol.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: