Effective Date: January 2026
Marriage Self-Help (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://marriageselfhelp.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information transparently and responsibly, in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site may be able to download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we may set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID is saved and expires after one day.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, particularly if you are logged into their platform.
Personal Information We Collect
Device and Usage Information
We may automatically collect information such as:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Time zone
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and interactions with the Site
This information is collected using technologies such as cookies, log files, web beacons, pixels, and tags.
Voluntarily Provided Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Register for an account
- Purchase a course or digital product
- Take quizzes or complete forms
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Quiz or form responses
- Payment or billing information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide access to accounts, products, or services
- Respond to inquiries or customer support requests
- Send updates, newsletters, or educational content (with your consent)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce site policies
Third-Party Services
We may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and delivering services, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email communication and newsletter platforms
- Payment processors
- Analytics and performance tools
These third parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to safeguard your data.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Fulfill legal or contractual obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or administrative requirements.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments.
For registered users (if any), personal information is stored in user profiles. Users may view, edit, or delete their information at any time (excluding usernames). Site administrators may also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction or deletion of your personal information
This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Marriage Self-Help does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
International Users (GDPR Compliance)
- Legal Basis for Processing
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal information based on:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests in operating and improving our services
Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
Your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States or other countries, using appropriate safeguards.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the Effective Date will be updated accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: abe@marriageselfhelp.com
Disclaimer: Educational Use Only
Marriage Self-Help provides educational self-help resources only. We do not offer therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. Content on this Site is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical care. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact emergency services or a licensed professional.