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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026 | Last Updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

PsyBear (psybear.co) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Email address when joining membership
  • Zip code for local recommendations
  • Age verification (18+ confirmation)
  • Optional survey responses about your experience and interests

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referral source
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide personalized strain recommendations and content
  • To show relevant local churches, events, and resources based on your zip code
  • To send membership-related communications (with your consent)
  • To improve our content and user experience
  • To analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

PsyBear does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help operate our website (including Vercel for hosting and analytics providers)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Business partners only with your explicit consent

5. Cookies and Tracking

PsyBear uses cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Data portability where applicable

To exercise these rights contact: privacy@psybear.co

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected
  • The right to delete personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal information

PsyBear does not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request contact: privacy@psybear.co

9. Children's Privacy

PsyBear is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor we will delete it immediately.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

11. Third Party Links

Our site contains links to third party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members of significant changes by email. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests email privacy@psybear.co

San Francisco Bay Area, California