Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Mental Wealth Podcast ("we," "us," or "our") operates mentalwealthpod.com and support.mentalwealthpod.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites, listen to our podcast, or purchase merchandise.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Newsletter Subscription: Email address and optionally your name
Merchandise Purchases: Name, email, shipping address, payment information (processed securely by Fourthwall)
Donations: Name, email, donation amount, optional message
Contact Forms: Name, email, message content
Blog Comments: Name, email, comment content (if commenting feature is enabled)

Automatically Collected Information

IP address and general location information
Device type, browser type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website addresses
Cookie data and similar tracking technologies
Podcast listening data (through third-party podcast platforms)

Third-Party Data

Information from social media platforms when you interact with our content
Analytics data from Google Analytics
Email engagement data (opens, clicks, unsubscribes)
Podcast platform listening statistics
E-commerce transaction data from Fourthwall

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Deliver newsletter content and podcast updates
Process merchandise orders and donations
Donate 50% of merchandise proceeds to the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health program
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Analyze website and podcast engagement
Improve our content and user experience
Send important updates about our services
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and ensure security

Sensitive Mental Health Content

Important Notice: Mental Wealth Podcast discusses mental health topics including anxiety, stress, depression, and related subjects. While we collect data about your website visits and podcast listening, we:

Do NOT collect information about your personal mental health status
Do NOT require you to disclose personal mental health information
Do NOT share your engagement with mental health content with third parties for marketing purposes
Treat all interactions with our content with appropriate privacy and sensitivity

If you submit questions or comments about mental health topics, these are voluntary and will be handled confidentially.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your information:

Website & Analytics

WordPress Hosting: Website infrastructure
Elementor: Website design and functionality
Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
Cloudflare: CDN, security, and performance (if applicable)

Email Marketing

Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery and management (specify your provider)

E-Commerce

Fourthwall: Merchandise sales platform (support.mentalwealthpod.com)
Payment Processors: Secure payment processing through Fourthwall's payment partners

Podcast Distribution

Spotify: Podcast hosting and analytics
Apple Podcasts: Podcast distribution
Spreaker: Podcast hosting
YouTube: Video podcast episodes
iHeartRadio: Podcast distribution

Social Media

Instagram: Social media engagement
YouTube: Video content
Social sharing buttons: Embedded social media functionality

Charitable Partner

American Red Cross: We share donation information (50% of merchandise sales) with the American Red Cross to support their Disaster Mental Health program

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Improve website functionality and user experience
Measure the effectiveness of our content

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Email Communications

When you subscribe to our newsletter:

We collect your email address and optionally your name
You'll receive podcast episode updates, blog posts, and mental health insights
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails
We will never sell or rent your email address
We do not spam - we promise

Merchandise and Donations

When you purchase merchandise or make donations through support.mentalwealthpod.com:

Transaction processing is handled by Fourthwall
Payment information is processed securely and not stored on our servers
50% of every merchandise purchase is donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health program
Donation amounts and purchaser information (without payment details) are shared with the American Red Cross for charitable giving purposes
You may receive order confirmations and shipping updates

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Process donations to the American Red Cross
Comply with legal obligations (transaction records: 7 years)
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

Retention Periods

Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Purchase records: 7 years (legal requirement)
Donation records: 7 years (charitable giving documentation)

Your Privacy Rights

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

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Object to processing of your information
Request data portability
Withdraw consent
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: support@mentalwealthpod.com

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA):

We process data based on consent, contract, or legitimate interest
You have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and portability
You can lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority
International data transfers comply with appropriate safeguards

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately at support@mentalwealthpod.com and we will delete it promptly.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security updates
Access controls and authentication
Secure payment processing through Fourthwall

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending email notification to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Mental Wealth Podcast
Email: support@mentalwealthpod.com
Website: https://mentalwealthpod.com