Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
Last updated: December 3, 2024
The Short Version
- 1.We collect only what we need to provide our services
- 2.We never sell your data to anyone
- 3.Your assessment results are private and secure
- 4.You can delete your data anytime
- 5.We use minimal cookies and no third-party trackers
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account information: Email address and name when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter
- Assessment responses: Your answers when you take self-assessments (stored securely and linked to your account if logged in)
- Contact information: Information you provide when contacting us
We automatically collect some technical information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and general interaction patterns (anonymized)
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
How We Protect Your Data
Your privacy matters deeply to us. We take several measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Secure storage: Assessment results are stored securely and are only accessible to you
- No selling: We never sell your personal information to third parties
- Limited sharing: We only share data with service providers who help us operate (like email delivery), and they are contractually bound to protect your data
- Anonymous by default: You can take assessments without creating an account
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our services, including assessments and educational content
- Send you newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Understand how people use our site to make it better
- Aggregate anonymous data for research purposes (never individual data)
We will never use your assessment results to make decisions about you or share them with employers, insurers, or other third parties.
Your Rights & Choices
You have control over your data:
- Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time (link in every email)
- Export: Download your assessment results in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]
Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies to make the site work:
- Essential cookies: Required for login sessions and security
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings (like dark mode)
We do not use:
- Third-party advertising cookies
- Cross-site tracking
- Social media tracking pixels
Special Considerations for Our Community
We understand that many people in our community have heightened concerns about privacy, especially regarding sensitive information about neurodivergence and mental health. We want you to know:
- Assessment results are not diagnoses and we never share them with healthcare providers, employers, or insurers unless you explicitly choose to do so
- Your data cannot be used against you. We will never cooperate with requests that could harm our community members
- Anonymous access is always available. You can read articles and take assessments without creating an account
- We're a nonprofit. Our mission is to help, not to profit from your data
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to reach out.
This privacy policy is effective as of December 3, 2024. We may update this policy from time to time, and will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.