The DIY Therapist: Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service

I. General Disclaimer and Professional Advice

The information provided on The DIY Therapist website (www.thediytherapist.com) is for educational, informational, and general reference purposes only.

Not Medical or Therapeutic Advice

No Therapeutic Relationship: All content provided by The DIY Therapist, including blog posts, resources, and product recommendations, is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Seek Professional Help: The DIY Therapist site is for informational purposes only. The content on this website does not constitute client-therapist relationship. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider, therapist, physician, or other professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.
Do Not Disregard Advice: Never disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site. If you believe you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

II. Affiliate Disclosure

The DIY Therapist is dedicated to providing helpful, transparent, and trustworthy resources. To help fund the maintenance of this website, we sometimes partner with brands whose products we genuinely believe in and recommend.

Affiliate Relationships: Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, The DIY Therapist may receive a small commission from the sale at no extra cost to you.
Our Partners: We are proud to be affiliated with reputable brands, including Fun and Function and The Wright Stuff.
No Extra Cost: Using an affiliate link does not add any cost to you—the price you pay remains exactly the same.
Our Commitment: Our recommendations are based on transparency and integrity. We only recommend products we have personally vetted or believe will provide significant value.

Thank you for your support!

III. Link Management and Cloaking (Thirsty Affiliates)

We utilize the Thirsty Affiliates plugin to manage and organize the affiliate links found throughout The DIY Therapist website.

Redirection Notice: When you click on a cloaked link (e.g., a link starting with thediytherapist.com/recommends/), you are being immediately and automatically redirected to the third-party affiliate site.
Disclosure Applies: The use of Thirsty Affiliates does not change the nature of the link; all statements made in the Affiliate Disclosure still apply fully.

IV. Privacy Policy

A. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. The types of information we collect include:

Email Addresses: Collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or opt-in to receive free resources.
Comments Data: Collected when you leave a comment, including your name (or chosen nickname) and email address.
Non-Personal Data: Collected automatically via cookies (as detailed below), such as browser type, time spent on the site, and pages visited.

B. Email Marketing (MailerLite)

We use MailerLite as our email marketing platform to manage our subscriber list and send newsletters and updates.

When you subscribe to our emails, you explicitly consent to your email address being transferred to MailerLite for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.
We use your email address solely to send you the content you requested (e.g., newsletters, free guides).
We will never share, sell, or rent your individual email address to third parties.
You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of every email we send.

C. Cookies and Affiliate Tracking

Affiliate programs, like those with Fun and Function and The Wright Stuff, use small data files called cookies to track your clicks and subsequent purchases.

Purpose: Cookies are essential for affiliate marketing, as they allow the partner company to credit the commission to The DIY Therapist when a sale is made.
Data Collected: These cookies track non-personally identifiable information, such as the date and time of the click. We do not have direct access to your personal information (name, address, payment details) through these tracking cookies.

D. Analytics and Site Performance Tools (Google)

We use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service and to track website performance.

1. Google Analytics and Google Site Kit Plugin

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics services offered by Google, that tracks and reports website traffic.

Data Collected: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
- The pages you visit on The DIY Therapist.
- The time spent on those pages.
- The link you clicked to get here (referral source).
- Non-personally identifiable demographic data (e.g., location, device type).
Purpose: This data is used to improve our website structure, identify popular content, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Opt-Out: Google offers a browser add-on that allows users to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites. You can find more information about this add-on here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

2. Google Search Console

We also utilize Google Search Console (formerly Google Webmaster Tools).

Data Collected: This tool helps us understand how our website appears in Google Search results and allows us to track search queries, site impressions, and click-through rates.
Purpose: This data is used solely for the purpose of optimizing the website for search engines and monitoring technical site performance. This tool does not directly collect any personally identifiable information from you.

E. Social Media Tracking (Pinterest Tag)

We use the Pinterest Tag on our website to measure, optimize, and build audiences for advertising campaigns. This helps us understand how our users interact with our website after viewing our content on Pinterest.

Data Collected: The Pinterest Tag may collect information about your browsing session, including the URL, referral information, device properties, and browser type.
Purpose: This data is used to ensure our advertising campaigns are effective and relevant to our users.
Opt-Out: You can control the data Pinterest uses to show you ads by adjusting your ad preferences directly within your Pinterest account settings.

F. Data Security and Your Rights

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you submit to us from misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
If you are a resident of the EEA, you have certain rights under the GDPR regarding your data. Please contact us at kerry@thediytherapist.com to exercise these rights.

V. Terms of Service

A. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms.

B. Use of Content and Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content are the exclusive property of The DIY Therapist.
We grant you a limited license for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, or republish any material from this site without our written permission.

C. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
We expressly disclaim all warranties.
The DIY Therapist shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service.

D. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party web sites (including our affiliate partners). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites.

E. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Tennessee, United States of America.

F. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this combined policy document, please contact us at: kerry@thediytherapist.com