Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Psyche Insights is operated by PsycheVibes UK. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
  • Submit a provider listing (name, email, business information)
  • Contact us through our contact form (name, email, message content)
  • Sign up for research alerts (email address, research preferences)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 3 for details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide requested services such as newsletters, research alerts, and provider listings
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send updates about our services
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality. These cookies remember your cookie consent preferences and enable core features.

Analytics Cookies

We use the following analytics services (only with your consent):

  • Microsoft Clarity: Session recordings and heatmaps to understand user behavior
  • Umami Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics for traffic measurement

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can accept or decline analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, email delivery, hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscriptions and research alerts are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for one year.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 UK GDPR Rights

If you are located in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request information about data collection and use
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights

7.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

PsycheVibes UK

Email: [email protected]

For UK GDPR inquiries, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

This Privacy Policy is provided in English in accordance with legal documentation standards and applies to all users of Psyche Insights regardless of location.

🍪 Cookie Consent

We use cookies and analytics tools (Microsoft Clarity and Umami) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve your experience. Your data is anonymized and we respect your privacy. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.