Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 3, 2026
1. Introduction
Thank you for visiting Guy Counseling. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and services (the “Site” or “Service”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
Throughout this document, we use certain terms with specific meanings:
“Guy Counseling” refers to this website, our Site, our Service, or a combination of the above, depending on context.
“Service” refers to the services we provide through our Site, including our blog, articles, and the Site itself.
“Site” refers to our website, Guy Counseling.
“User” refers to anyone who accesses our Site or uses our Service.
“You” refers to you, the person using our Site and governed by this Privacy Policy.
3. Information We Collect
Identifying Information. We collect certain personal information from you when you sign up for our Service, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and other information we deem relevant. We use a third-party payment processor, Stripe, so you are not required to submit credit card details directly to us. Information we collect is disclosed only in accordance with our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy.
Non-Identifying Information. Whenever you visit our Site, we may collect non-identifying information such as your IP address, referring URL, browser, operating system, cookie information, and Internet Service Provider. On its own, this information generally cannot be used to identify you.
4. Use of Your Information
We may use your information to:
• Enhance or improve the User experience, our Site, or our Service
• Process transactions
• Send emails about our Site or respond to inquiries
• Send our newsletter and other email updates
• Send relevant third-party offers
• Perform any other function we believe in good faith is necessary to protect the security or proper functioning of our Site or Service
5. Accessing, Editing, and Removing Your Information
Users may in some cases review and edit the personal information they’ve provided by logging into their account and editing it directly. Most changes take effect immediately, though information may remain in a browser’s cache. We are not responsible for information stored in your cache or other devices. We may, from time to time, retain residual information in backups and databases.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to remember your preferences and to support advertising on our Site. It is necessary that cookies be enabled in your browser; by using our Site, you acknowledge and consent to our use of cookies, including third-party cookies.
We use third-party advertising on Guy Counseling to help support the Site. Advertisers (such as Google, through its advertising programs) may use technologies like cookies and web beacons, which can collect information including your IP address, ISP, and browser type. This is generally used for geotargeting (for example, showing region-relevant ads) or interest-based targeting (showing ads related to sites you’ve previously visited).
6A: Google Advertising Cookies. We use Google’s advertising cookies (including remarketing and interest-based advertising features, via Google Ads and related Google Marketing Platform tools) to serve ads relevant to you based on your browsing activity. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, physical address, phone number, or financial account numbers.
You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings, or opt out of interest-based ads from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance.
You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies in your browser settings, or through browser security tools. Doing so may affect how you interact with our Site and other websites, including your ability to log into accounts or forums.
Deleting cookies does not permanently opt you out of advertising programs. Unless your browser settings disallow cookies, a new cookie will typically be set the next time you visit a site running these advertisements.
7. Third-Party Websites
Guy Counseling may post links to third-party websites on the Site. These third-party websites are not screened for privacy or security issues by Guy Counseling, and you release us from any liability for the conduct of these third-party websites.
This Privacy Policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties or require disclosure of personal information relating to members of the Service or Site. Guy Counseling bears no responsibility for information collected or used by any advertiser or third-party website. Please review the privacy policy and terms of service for each third-party site you visit.
8. Third-Party Access to Your Information
We use third-party individuals and organizations to assist us, including contractors, web hosts, and service providers. In the course of providing our Service, we may delegate the collection, access, use, and dissemination of your information to these third parties — for example, our web host stores information you provide to us, and we may hire outside contractors for maintenance or website security.
By using our Site, you agree that the same rights you grant to us under this Privacy Policy extend to any third party we engage for the purpose of operating, maintaining, repairing, or improving our website or its underlying systems. You agree not to hold us liable for the actions of these third parties, and that any claims arising from their conduct must be pursued directly against them.
We may share information with third-party services we use to operate our Site, including:
• bbPress (forum)
• Mailchimp (email)
• Stripe (payments)
• Woobox
9. Release of Your Information for Legal Purposes
At times it may become necessary, for legal purposes, to release your information in response to a request from a government agency or private litigant. You agree that we may disclose your information where we believe in good faith that it is necessary for a civil action, criminal investigation, or other legal matter. If we receive a subpoena affecting your privacy, we may elect to notify you, or attempt to challenge it ourselves, but are not obligated to do either. We may also proactively release information to third parties where we believe it is prudent for legal reasons, such as a good-faith belief that you have engaged in fraudulent activity. You release us from any damages arising from disclosure made in response to a request from law enforcement or private litigants.
10. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
Guy Counseling uses third-party advertisers in the form of banner ads. Guy Counseling does not accept payment for paid product reviews.
Guy Counseling is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to allow sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.
11. Commercial and Non-Commercial Communications
By providing contact information to the Site, you agree to receive communications from us related to this Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from certain communications at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to receive solicitations or information, and we will make reasonable efforts to remove you from the relevant list.
12. Security Measures
We take measures to enhance the security of our Site and Service, including the use of SSL certificates. However, we make no representations as to the absolute security or privacy of your information. We recommend you use antivirus software, firewalls, and other precautions to protect yourself from security threats.
13. Your California Privacy Rights
Guy Counseling intends to comply with the California Business and Professions Code §§ 22575–22579. If you are a California resident, you may request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Various provisions throughout this Privacy Policy address requirements of California privacy law. You may contact us using the contact form on the Guy Counseling website.
14. Minors
Individuals under 18 years of age are not permitted to use our paid services, and individuals under 13 must not use our Service at all. If you become aware of a User who does not meet the required age for all or part of our Service, please notify us using our online contact form, providing details as to why you believe they are underage, and we will address the issue. Users reported in this manner may be required to provide suitable proof of age to continue using the Site or Service.
15. International Transfer
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, Guy Counseling transfers and processes that information in the United States. Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your submission of information, represents your agreement to that transfer.
