Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/01/2026

Addict Confession Charity respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when visitors interact with our website, submit recovery stories, share their music, make donations, or contact us.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Recovery story submissions
  • Uploaded photos, audio, or other media
  • Donation-related information
  • Messages submitted through contact forms

We may also collect limited technical information automatically through website analytics, cookies, or security tools, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • General site usage data

Recovery Story Submissions

If you submit a recovery story, testimonial, or other personal content to Addict Confession:

  • You understand that your submission may be reviewed before publication.
  • You may choose to remain anonymous.
  • We may edit submissions for clarity, length, formatting, privacy, or safety.
  • Submission of a story does not guarantee publication.

Please do not submit confidential medical records, sensitive legal information, or emergency situations through this website.

How We Use Information

Information submitted through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Review recovery story submissions
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Process donations
  • Communicate with supporters or contributors
  • Support the educational and charitable mission of the organization

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Donations

Donations made through this website may be processed by third-party payment providers such as PayPal or Stripe. We do not store complete financial or credit card information on our servers.

Please review the privacy policies of those payment providers for additional information about how payment data is handled.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, spam protection services, or similar technologies to improve performance and security.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if desired.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links or embedded content from third-party services, including:

  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • SoundCloud
  • Social media platforms
  • Donation processors

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect information submitted through this website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Medical & Crisis Disclaimer

The information and stories shared on this website are provided for educational and inspirational purposes only and are not intended as medical, psychiatric, or emergency advice.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please contact a licensed healthcare provider, emergency services, or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact us through the website contact form or organization email address.