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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

The short version: we collect the minimum we need, we use privacy-respecting analytics (and measure our ads so we can reach more young people), we never build cross-site advertising profiles, and we never sell your data. In a crisis, please call or text 988.

What we collect

Depending on how you use the site:

  • Newsletter: your email address.
  • Accounts: if you sign up, your name and email (via Firebase Authentication), and content you create.
  • Submissions: articles, artwork, and volunteer-hour records you submit, including any files you upload.
  • Donations: your email for a receipt. Card payments are handled by PayPal; we never see or store your card details.
  • Basic technical data: standard server logs needed to run and secure the site.
  • Usage analytics: anonymous, aggregated data about how the site is used (via Google Analytics) — such as pages viewed, device type, and general region — plus which ads or links brought you here, so we can improve and reach more young people.

How we use it

To run the programs you asked for: send the newsletter, publish reviewed submissions, verify volunteer hours, process donations, and keep the site working and safe. That's it.

Who we share it with

We use a small number of trusted service providers to operate: Google Firebase (authentication, database, file storage), Google Analytics & Google Ads (anonymous usage measurement and ad-conversion tracking, so we can see what's working and reach more young people), and PayPal (payments). They process data on our behalf under their own terms. We do not sell your data, and — because we run Google's Consent Mode with ad personalization off by default — we do not build cross-site advertising profiles or run remarketing about you.

Children & teens

NHA serves a youth audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, consistent with COPPA. If you're under 13, please don't create an account without a parent or guardian. If you believe a child under 13 gave us information, contact us and we'll delete it.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time, request a copy or deletion of your data, or delete your account by emailing us. We honor applicable privacy rights (including CCPA where it applies).

Not a medical or crisis service

This site is for education and advocacy. It is not medical advice and not a crisis service. Please don't share detailed crisis information through forms here; use 988 or 911.

Contact

Questions? Email support@neurohealthalliance.org.