Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Welcome to CBT Anxiety Relief (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data when you visit cognitivebehavioraltherapyforanxiety.com (the “Site”).

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

Email address — if you sign up for our newsletter or request a resource guide.
Quiz responses — if you complete our anxiety self-assessment quiz. These responses are used only to calculate and display your result and are not stored on our servers.
AI chat messages — if you interact with our AI assistant. Conversations may be processed by a third-party AI provider to generate responses.

Information collected automatically

Log data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Cookies — small text files stored on your device to improve site functionality and analytics. See Section 5 for more details.
Analytics data — aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors use the Site, collected via Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Deliver and improve the Site’s content and features
Send you educational newsletters and resources you have opted into
Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
Analyze site usage to improve user experience
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Medical & Mental Health Disclaimer

This Site provides general educational information about anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.

If you are in crisis or require immediate mental health support, please contact a licensed professional or a crisis helpline such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US).

4. Third-Party Services

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

Google Analytics — for site usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
Anthropic / AI providers — for powering the AI chat assistant. Messages may be processed by their systems subject to their own privacy policies.
Unsplash — for stock imagery. Images are served from their CDN.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (Google Analytics).
Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality. You can opt out of Google’s use of advertising cookies at Google Ads Settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to our mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every email. Log and analytics data is retained for up to 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics defaults.

7. Your Rights

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

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

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

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@cognitivebehavioraltherapyforanxiety.com