Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Continuing Education for Mental Health Practitioners ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit mhceus.org (the "Site") or interact with our related Facebook group.

Who We Are

Continuing Education for Mental Health Practitioners is a free professional community founded by Dr. Brandon Santan, PhD, LPC-MHSP. Our business address is:

Jordan Professional Building
101 Jordan Dr.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Email: info@mhceus.org

Information We Collect

We collect limited information when you visit our Site:

• Automatically collected data: Browser type, device type, IP address, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device that help us understand site usage and improve your experience.
• Voluntary information: Any information you provide if you contact us directly via email.

We do not collect personal information through forms on this Site. If you choose to join our Facebook group, that interaction is governed by Facebook's (Meta's) own privacy policy.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Respond to inquiries you send to us
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
• Advertising cookies: Including the Meta Pixel, which helps us measure ad performance and reach relevant audiences on Facebook and Instagram.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze visitor data, including:

• Meta (Facebook): For advertising and the Facebook group itself. Meta's privacy policy is available at facebook.com/privacy/policy.
• Google Analytics (if used): For website analytics.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only when required by law, to protect our rights, or with service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting providers and analytics platforms).

Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 12-24 months.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of targeted advertising
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@mhceus.org.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Continuing Education for Mental Health Practitioners
Jordan Professional Building
101 Jordan Dr.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Email: info@mhceus.org