Privacy Policy

Last Updated and Effective: January 28, 2025

What is this document?

Privacy policies can be dense and inaccessible. Sometimes you just want your question answered quickly without having to navigate pages of text. With this document, we hope to make that easier. We tried our best to make our Privacy Policy as easy to navigate and understand as possible. If you have any questions while reading it, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

For purposes of this Policy and unless otherwise specified, "data" includes information that is linked to one person or household including things like name, email address, phone numbers, device ID, Third Party identifiers, contact information, and communications with Therapists using our digital communication platform (the "Platform") to provide services ("Therapists"). Some jurisdictions might consider this to be "personal data," "personally identifiable information," or "sensitive personal data" in certain circumstances. When you use and access our app or website, you accept and agree to both the Terms and Conditions and this Privacy Policy, including that we'll share certain data with Service Providers.

Will this document be updated?

We may update this Privacy Policy. When we make significant changes to this Policy, we will notify you through our website or app when you log in to your account. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information.

How to navigate this document

This document is broken into seven sections divided by topic. To navigate to a section, reference the list below which provides examples of the types of questions that will be answered in that section. When you find a section that interests you, just click on it and you'll be automatically directed there.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you create an account, complete questionnaires, communicate with therapists, make payments, or contact us for support. This may include:

  • Personal identifiers (name, email, phone number)
  • Account credentials and security information
  • Payment and billing information
  • Health and wellness information from questionnaires
  • Communications with therapists and support staff
  • Feedback, reviews, and survey responses

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
  • Location information (general geographic location)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our therapy services
  • Match you with appropriate therapists based on your needs
  • Facilitate communication between you and your therapist
  • Process payments and manage your subscription
  • Send you important updates about your account and services
  • Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Conduct research to improve mental health services (with appropriate safeguards)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Therapists

We share relevant information with your matched therapist to facilitate your therapy sessions. This includes your questionnaire responses, communication history, and any information you choose to share during sessions.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Communication and messaging services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring tools
  • Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the safety of our users, including in response to legal process, court orders, or emergency situations.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
  • Secure data storage with industry-standard encryption
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy
  • Incident response procedures for security breaches

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest standards.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your information
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. International Data Transfers

BetterHeal operates primarily in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information receives adequate protection during international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and other legally recognized mechanisms.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Mail:

BetterHeal Privacy Team

123 Wellness Street, Suite 100

San Francisco, CA 94102

United States

Phone: 1-800-HEAL-NOW (1-800-432-5669)

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 28, 2025. For previous versions or questions about changes, please contact us.