Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimer

Effective Date: 1/7/2025

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Welcome to Schizophrenia Analecta, operated by the Owner and Author: Jesse Halley (“Owner,” “Author,” “Our,” “We,” “Us”). By accessing or using this Site you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”).

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data We collect, how We use it, with whom We share it, how long We keep it, the rights available to visitors from the United States and GDPR regions, and the security and retention practices We maintain for this Site, which publishes informational content and personal reflections about schizophrenia and related mental health topics. You must read this policy before submitting any personal or sensitive information on the Site.

Scope and Applicability

This Policy applies to all visitors, readers, subscribers, commenters, contributors, and users of the Site, as well as to all personal data collected through the Site, including email interactions, forms, comment systems, newsletters, and third-party services integrated with the Site. This Policy covers processing activities by the Controller and processors acting on the Controller’s behalf.

Categories of Data We Collect

• Technical and Usage Data: IP address; device identifiers; browser type and version; operating system; visited pages; referrer URL; timestamps; click and navigation data; aggregated analytics.

• Contact Data: Name, email address, and any other information you supply when subscribing, contacting Us, or requesting services.

• User-Generated Content: Comments, forum posts, direct messages, form submissions, uploaded files, email, and any personal disclosures you post publicly or send to Us.

• Payment and Transaction Data: Billing name and contact, transactional records, and limited payment metadata if you purchase a product or donate through the Site. Payment card data is processed directly by third-party payment processors and is not retained by the Site.

• Sensitive Data Notice: The Site is not intended to collect health data, but users may voluntarily disclose mental health, diagnosis, treatment, or crisis-related details in comments or messages. Such disclosures are treated as sensitive personal data for purposes of law and this Policy. We do not solicit or require disclosure of health data.
  
  How We Collect Data
   

• Directly from You: Through newsletter signups, contact forms, comments, account creation if any, submissions, and email correspondence.

• Automatically: Via cookies, web beacons, server logs, and analytics tools when you visit the Site.

• From Third Parties: From service providers, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processors, social embeds, and other plugins.

• Public Sources: Where permitted, from public repositories or social platforms when you interact with Our public content.
  
  Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases
  
  We process personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
   

• Site Operation and Performance: To operate the Site, maintain security, and diagnose technical issues; legal basis: legitimate interests.

• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve content and features; legal basis: legitimate interests and, where required, consent.

• Communications: To send newsletters, administrative messages, or responses to inquiries; legal basis: consent for marketing communications, contractual or legitimate interests for transactional emails.

• Moderation, Safety, and Compliance: To moderate comments, remove prohibited content, and respond to notices of harm or illegal content; legal basis: legitimate interests and compliance with legal obligations.

• Legal Claims and Safety: To investigate, prevent, or act regarding illegal activity, safety risks, or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims; legal basis: compliance with a legal obligation and legitimate interests.

• Payment Processing and Donations: To process transactions via third-party processors; legal basis: contract performance and legitimate interests.
  
  Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  
  Types Used: Essential cookies for Site functionality; analytics cookies for aggregated usage statistics; optional marketing or social cookies only if you consent.
  
  Consent and Controls: Where required by law, We obtain consent before non-essential cookies are set. You may manage or withdraw consent via the cookie banner, browser settings, or device controls. Disabling cookies may impair Site functionality.
  
  Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
  
  Service Providers: We share personal data with service providers that perform services on Our behalf, including hosting providers, analytics vendors, email delivery platforms, comment moderation tools, and payment processors.
  
  Embedded Content and Links: Embedded third-party content (such as videos and social widgets) and links to external sites may collect data independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
  
  Legal Requests and Safety: We may disclose data to comply with legal processes, enforce Our Terms & Conditions, or protect rights, property, or safety.
  
  Contractual Protections: We use data processing agreements, where available, to govern processor obligations. Data recipients may be located outside your jurisdiction; see International Transfers.
  
  International Transfers
  
  Data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country in which you live, including the United States. When We transfer personal data from the EU/EEA/UK to other countries, We use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, reliance on adequacy decisions, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
  
  Sensitive Health Disclosures and Public Content
  
  Public Posting Warning: Any health-related or other sensitive personal information posted in comments, forums, or other public areas may be publicly accessible and should not be considered private. Do not post identifying or sensitive health information if you want it to remain private.
  
  Optional Anonymity: We encourage the use of pseudonyms and the omission of identifying details when sharing lived-experience content publicly.
  
  Moderation and Removal: We reserve the right to remove or redact comments that disclose personal health details or otherwise violate policy. Users may request the removal of content they posted; see Data Rights.
  
  Children’s Data
  
  The Site is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If We become aware that We have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, We will take steps to delete such data.
  
  Data Retention
  
  Retention Principles: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or as otherwise required by law.
  
  Retention Periods Examples:
   

• Comment content is retained until a deletion request or removal by moderation.

• Subscription and contact data are retained until unsubscribe or deletion request.

• Analytics data aggregated and retained in anonymized form; raw analytics retained for a limited period, typically 24 months unless otherwise specified.

• Transaction records are retained for financial and tax compliance for periods required by law.

• Deletion Requests: We honor reasonable deletion requests, subject to legal and contractual restrictions, as well as the need to maintain records for compliance and safety purposes.
  
  Security Measures
  
  Technical and Organizational Measures: We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption in transit (TLS), restricted administrative access, password protections, periodic software updates, and vendor security assessments.
  
  Limitations: No system can be guaranteed secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or stored on the Site.
  
  Data Breach Response
  
  We maintain an incident response plan. In the event of a confirmed data breach that results in a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms, We will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities in accordance with applicable law without undue delay.

Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

Residents of the EU/EEA/UK, California, and other jurisdictions may have the following rights, subject to local law:

• Access: Request confirmation of processing and a copy of personal data.

• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of personal data where legal grounds permit.

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.

• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw consent at any time without affecting processing prior to withdrawal.

• California-Specific Rights: California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We may share information for cross-context behavioral advertising only where disclosed and where an opt-out mechanism is provided; California residents may opt out as described below.
  
  To Exercise Rights: Submit requests to schizophreniaanalecta@gmail.com. We will verify identity before fulfilling requests and respond within applicable legal timelines. You may also designate an authorized agent by following the procedures outlined in applicable law.

Opt-Outs and Controls

Marketing: You may opt out of marketing communications via unsubscribe links or by contacting schizophreniaanalecta@gmail.com.
 

Analytics and Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner, browser settings, or device-level controls. Certain functionality may be affected if you disable cookies.
 

Automated Decision Making: We do not engage in automated profiling or decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects based solely on automated processing. If this changes, We will provide appropriate notices and safeguards.
 

Links to Other Sites: The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Policy does not apply to the privacy practices of third parties. Review each third-party Site’s privacy policy before providing personal data.
 

Changes to This Policy: We reserve the right to update this Policy to reflect changes in applicable laws, technologies, business practices, or Site features without notice. We will post the updated Policy with a revised Effective Date. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

Contact and Supervisory Authority: Submit privacy requests or questions to: schizophreniaanalecta@gmail.com. If you are located in the EU/EEA/UK and believe We have not addressed your request appropriately, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. California residents may contact the California Attorney General for guidance.