Privacy Policy
This TrashyMinds Com privacy policy is effective from 25 September 2026, and we last reviewed it on 25 September 2026.
The TrashyMinds Com privacy policy below explains what TrashyMinds Com collects, why we collect it, and what you can do about it. Above all, we keep the list short on purpose: a mental health website has no business hoarding data about its readers.
Who we are and what this privacy policy covers
TrashyMinds Com is an independent mental health publication operated from County Center Dr, Des Peres, MO 63131, United States. The site is run by founder Aero Kingsley, and our about page explains how we work. For any privacy question, email admin@trashymindscom.com or call +1 (636) 344-0868.
What the TrashyMinds Com privacy policy covers
- Account details. If you register, we store the username and email address you give us. Nothing else is required.
- Messages you send. If you email us or use the contact form, we keep the message and your reply address so we can answer.
- Technical logs. Our host records standard server logs, including IP address, browser type and the pages requested. Specifically, we use them for security and troubleshooting.
- Cookies. WordPress sets a small number of functional cookies, mainly to keep you signed in and to remember comment details.
We do not ask for, and you should not send us, health information about yourself. TrashyMinds Com is not a clinic and does not hold medical records. We are not a covered entity under HIPAA.
Why we use it
We use the small amount of data above for four reasons only: to run your account, to reply to you, to keep the site secure and working, and to understand in aggregate which articles are useful. We do not build advertising profiles, and we do not track you across other websites.
What we never do
- We never sell or rent personal data to anyone.
- We never share your email address with advertisers or data brokers.
- We never use your reading history to infer a diagnosis or target you with treatment offers.
- We never ask for your password, card details or Social Security number by email or phone.
Cookies and analytics in this privacy policy
WordPress sets functional cookies when you log in or leave a comment. However, if you never sign in, these are not created. Where we use analytics, we configure it to measure page popularity in aggregate rather than to identify individuals. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time; the site will still work, although you will need to sign in again each visit.
Third parties
A small number of service providers process data on our behalf: our web host, our email provider and, where used, an analytics provider. Importantly, each may use the data only to deliver that service. Articles may link to outside sites such as the CDC, NIMH or SAMHSA. Once you follow a link, that organisation’s own privacy policy applies, not ours.
How long we keep data
We keep account details until you ask us to delete them. Similarly, we keep contact messages for up to 24 months so we can follow up on corrections. Meanwhile, our host rotates server logs, typically within 30 to 90 days.
Your rights under the TrashyMinds Com privacy policy
Wherever you live, you can ask us to show you the data we hold, correct it, or delete it. Readers in California may also ask what categories of personal information we collect and request deletion under the CCPA; we do not sell personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of. Readers in the European Union and the United Kingdom have the equivalent rights under the GDPR, including the right to object and the right to data portability.
To use any of these rights, email admin@trashymindscom.com from the address on your account. Furthermore, we respond within 30 days, and we never charge for a request.
Children
TrashyMinds Com is written for adults and is not directed at children under 13. Therefore, we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has registered, contact us and we will delete the account.
Security
We serve the site over HTTPS, we store passwords as salted hashes, and we limit administrative access to the people who need it. Nevertheless, no system is perfect. So if you ever suspect a problem with your account, change the password and tell us straight away.
Changes to this TrashyMinds Com privacy policy
If this TrashyMinds Com privacy policy changes in a way that affects you, we will update the effective date above and note the change on this page. In addition, we announce significant changes to registered members by email.
A note on crisis support: if you are in danger or thinking about suicide in the United States, call or text 988, or call 911. Please do not use the contact form for emergencies; it is not monitored around the clock.