Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-08-30

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Vishal Ram, Consultant Psychologist, founder of WayToTherapy. Contact: contact.waytotherapy@gmail.com.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. GA4 collects anonymized data including:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, operating system
• Referral source (how you found us)

GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. IP addresses are anonymized by default in GA4.

2.2 Contact Form Data (Formspree)

When you submit the contact form, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content

This data is processed by Formspree (formspree.io) and forwarded to our email. Formspree's privacy policy applies to their processing.

2.3 Booking Data (Calendly)

When you book a consultation via the "Book a Consultation" buttons, you are redirected to Calendly (calendly.com). Calendly collects:

• Name
• Email address
• Booking preferences (date, time, meeting type)

Calendly's privacy policy applies to their processing.

2.4 WhatsApp

The WhatsApp button opens a chat with our number via wa.me. WhatsApp's privacy policy applies.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your inquiries (contact form)
• To manage your bookings (Calendly)
• To improve our website and content (analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies

This site uses cookies for:

• Analytics: GA4 sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*) to distinguish users and sessions.
• Functionality: Calendly and Formspree may set cookies for session management.
• Consent: A cookie remembers your cookie banner preference.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect form submissions and booking functionality.

5. Data Retention

• GA4 data: 14 months (default retention)
• Contact form submissions: Retained in email records as needed for correspondence
• Booking data: Retained by Calendly per their policy

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including India's DPDP Act 2023), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, email contact.waytotherapy@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to third-party services (Amazon, Notion Press, Flipkart, Kindle for book purchases; Calendly for booking; Formspree for forms; WhatsApp for messaging). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy: contact.waytotherapy@gmail.com