Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 1, 2024
Last reviewed on: 2026-04-24

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how iPsychology ("we," "our," "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit ipsychology.net (the "Website"). By using the Website you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address (truncated or anonymized where applicable)
• Browser type, version, and language
• Operating system and device type
• Referring URL and the pages you visit
• Date, time, and duration of each visit
• Click and scroll patterns

2.2 Information you provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide — for example, when you email us or reply to an article correction request. This is typically limited to your email address and the contents of your message.

2.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising. For the full list of categories and how to manage them, see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
• Understand how visitors navigate and use content
• Respond to questions, corrections, and feedback
• Serve advertisements and measure their performance
• Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand site traffic and content performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information in aggregate, including the number of visitors, pages visited, time on site, device and browser information, and broad location (typically city-level).

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For details on how Google handles data, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

iPsychology uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. The following disclosures apply:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
• For Google's advertising policies, see How Google uses advertising cookies.

Ad personalization relies on cookies or similar identifiers. Where required by law, we request consent before non-essential cookies (including advertising cookies) are set.

6. Third-Party Services

The Website may contain links to, and embedded content from, third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. Current third-party services routinely used include:

• Google Analytics (traffic measurement)
• Google AdSense and Google's ad network (advertising)
• Google Fonts (typography)
• Hosting and content-delivery providers (infrastructure)

7. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Access controls on administrative systems
• Periodic review of third-party vendors and their practices

No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. Analytics records are retained by Google Analytics for the default period of up to 14 months. Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to handle your request and to keep a record of related corrections.

9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding personal data:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing, including profiling
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority

To exercise these rights, email privacy@ipsychology.net. Our legal bases for processing include consent (e.g., advertising cookies where required), legitimate interests (analytics and site security), and compliance with legal obligations.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information we hold about you
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information for money. Some advertising activity (such as cookie-based personalization by third parties) may be considered "sharing" under California law; you can opt out using the mechanisms listed in section 5 and in our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please email privacy@ipsychology.net and we will promptly delete it.

12. International Transfers

Information processed by third-party services (such as Google) may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required by law, these transfers are made under appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Do Not Track

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Industry standards for DNT have not been finalized, and our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can still manage cookies using the controls described in our Cookie Policy.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last reviewed on" date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

15. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, email:

16. Consent

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.