Last Updated: 03/12/2025
The Desexualized Mind ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We understand that the nature of our program involves sensitive personal matters, and we take extra care to handle your data responsibly.
This policy applies to all users of The Desexualized Mind program. Customers who purchase the Coached Program should pay special attention to Section 9, which describes additional privacy practices specific to coaching services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you purchase and participate in our program. Please read this policy carefully. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
When you purchase our program, we collect:
Contact Information: Name, email address
Account Information: Username, password (if applicable)
Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed by our third-party payment processor)
Communications: Any messages you send us via email or support requests
When you access our program, we may automatically collect:
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
If you choose to participate in our Telegram community:
Your Telegram username and profile information (as set by you in Telegram)
Messages and content you post in community channels
Any information you voluntarily share with other members
Important Note: We strongly recommend using an anonymous or pseudonymous username in the Telegram community to protect your privacy.
Additional Information for Coached Program: Customers who purchase the Coached Program provide additional sensitive information through intake forms, coaching calls, and check-ins. See Section 9 for complete details on coaching-specific data collection and privacy practices.
We use the information we collect to:
Provide the Program: Deliver daily video lessons, PDF guides, and bonus materials through our Podia platform
Process Payments: Complete transactions and send purchase confirmations
Communicate with You: Send program updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the program content and user experience
Provide Community Access: Grant access to our private Telegram community
Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Prevent Fraud: Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access
We do NOT use your information to:
Sell or rent your personal data to third parties
Share your identity or participation with anyone outside our necessary service providers
Send spam or unsolicited marketing (you can opt out of promotional emails at any time)
We recognize that participation in a porn addiction recovery program involves sensitive personal health information. We are committed to:
Treating all information related to your participation with the highest level of confidentiality
Limiting access to this information to only what is necessary to provide our services
Never sharing the nature of your participation with third parties except as required by law or as described in this policy
However, please be aware that:
Information you share in the Telegram community may be visible to other members
We cannot control what other community members do with information you voluntarily share
You should carefully consider what personal details you disclose in community settings
We use trusted third-party services to operate our program. These services may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf:
Hosts our video content, PDF guides, and course materials
Processes your account access and content delivery
Privacy Policy: https://www.podia.com/privacy
Process payment transactions securely
We do not store your credit card information on our servers
Your payment data is encrypted and handled directly by these processors
Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
PayPal Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
Hosts our private member community
We do not control Telegram's data practices or server security
Information you share in Telegram is subject to Telegram's Privacy Policy
Telegram Privacy Policy: https://telegram.org/privacy
Warning: We cannot guarantee the privacy or security of information shared within Telegram
- Used by Coached Program customers to schedule coaching calls
- Collects name, email, and scheduling preferences
- Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/privacy
- Used for conducting coaching calls
- May collect video, audio, and usage data during calls
- Zoom Privacy Policy: https://zoom.us/privacy
- Google Meet Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Note: Coached Program customers should review these additional platform privacy policies.
These third parties are obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes we specify.
Our Telegram community is a semi-private space where members support each other. Important privacy considerations:
Who has access to the community (paying members only)
Community guidelines and enforcement
The right to remove members who violate privacy or guidelines
What members share about themselves
Screenshots or recordings members may take
Private messages between members
Telegram's data security and server practices
Whether members use their real names or identities
Use an anonymous username if you want to protect your identity
Do not share personal information you want kept private
Respect the privacy and confidentiality of other members
Assume anything posted could potentially become public
We are not responsible for privacy breaches that occur through the Telegram platform or through actions of other community members.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
When you explicitly agree to share your information
With third-party vendors who help us operate our program (as listed in Section 4)
When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
Prevent fraud or illegal activity
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
Secure server infrastructure
Encryption of sensitive data in transit (SSL/TLS)
Limited access to personal information by our team
Regular security assessments
However, please understand that:
No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure
We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Provide you with access to the program you purchased
Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Specifically:
Account Information: Retained while you have access to the program
Payment Records: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and legal compliance
Communications: Retained as long as relevant for customer support purposes
Community Posts: May remain in Telegram history even after you leave (controlled by Telegram)
9. COACHED PROGRAM - ADDITIONAL PRIVACY TERMS
The following privacy terms apply specifically to customers who purchase The Desexualized Mind - Coached program.
In addition to the information described in Section 1, Coached Program customers provide:
Intake Form Information:
Detailed personal history related to porn use and addiction
Number and duration of previous quit attempts
Current usage patterns and frequency
Triggers and challenging situations
Relationship status and partner awareness (if applicable)
Mental health history (optional)
Goals and expectations for recovery
Other challenges you're facing (optional)
During Coaching Calls:
Voice and video (if video enabled) recordings of all coaching sessions
Discussion of your progress, challenges, and personal circumstances
Information about your triggers, vulnerabilities, and strategies
Any personal information you choose to share during coaching
Through Daily Check-Ins:
Daily progress reports via Telegram or text
Information about urges, challenges, and emotional states
Updates on your recovery progress
Through Emergency Support:
Crisis situation details
Real-time information about urges or relapse risk
Any information shared during emergency support interactions
We use the information collected through coaching services to:
Provide Personalized Coaching: Tailor coaching sessions and guidance to your specific situation and needs
Create Deliverables: Develop your Personalized Trigger Map and 90-Day Maintenance Plan documents
Maintain Continuity: Reference previous conversations and track your progress across coaching sessions
Improve Support: Understand what strategies are working and adjust our approach accordingly
Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to emergency support requests
Verify Completion: Confirm coaching attendance and engagement for refund eligibility purposes
Recording Notice: All coaching calls are recorded with your knowledge and consent by purchasing the Coached Program.
How Recordings Are Used:
Recordings are provided to you for your personal reference and review
We may review recordings internally for quality assurance and training purposes
Recordings help maintain continuity between coaching sessions
Storage and Access:
Recordings are stored securely on encrypted servers
Only you and necessary staff members have access to your recordings
Recordings are retained for the duration of your program plus 90 days, then deleted unless you request continued access
Your Rights:
You may request deletion of recordings at any time after receiving them
You may request we do not record your sessions (though this may affect the coaching experience)
Recordings are for your personal use only and may not be shared, published, or distributed
We Treat All Coaching Conversations as Confidential:
Information shared during coaching calls, check-ins, and emergency support is kept confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties except:
Legal Requirements:
When required by law, court order, or government regulation
When necessary to comply with legal obligations
Imminent Danger:
If you express intent to harm yourself or others
If we become aware of child abuse or neglect (as required by law in many jurisdictions)
When necessary to prevent serious, imminent harm
With Your Permission:
When you explicitly authorize us in writing to share specific information
For testimonials (only with your written consent and following agreed anonymization)
Anonymized Use:
We may use completely de-identified, anonymized information from coaching experiences to improve the program
No names, identifying details, or specific personal circumstances will be used
You may opt out of even anonymized use by notifying us
We Cannot Guarantee Absolute Confidentiality Because:
Technology Limitations:
Coaching is conducted via internet-based platforms (Zoom, Telegram, etc.)
These platforms have their own security measures and potential vulnerabilities
Internet communications can potentially be intercepted despite encryption
Third-Party Platforms:
Zoom, Google Meet, and Telegram have their own privacy policies and data practices
We do not control these platforms' security or data handling
Your information is subject to their terms and privacy policies
Telegram Check-Ins:
Daily check-ins via Telegram are subject to Telegram's security and data practices
Telegram stores messages on their servers
We recommend using an anonymous username for Telegram communications
Legal Disclosure:
We may be required by law to disclose information in response to lawful requests from public authorities
We cannot guarantee confidentiality if legally compelled to disclose
Additional Security Measures for Coaching:
Call recordings stored on encrypted, password-protected servers
Access to coaching information limited to coach and essential support staff only
Intake forms transmitted via secure, encrypted connections
Regular security audits of systems handling sensitive coaching data
Your Responsibility:
Use a private, secure internet connection for coaching calls
Do not share your call recordings or written deliverables with others
Keep your Telegram/communication credentials secure
Conduct calls in a private space where you cannot be overheard
How Long We Keep Coaching Data:
Intake Forms: Retained for 2 years after program completion, then securely deleted
Call Recordings:
Provided to you within 48 hours of each call
Retained on our servers for 90 days after your program completion
Then securely deleted unless you request extended access
You are responsible for maintaining your own copies if desired
Written Deliverables (Trigger Map, Maintenance Plan):
Provided to you as permanent documents for your use
We retain copies for 1 year after program completion
Then securely deleted from our systems
Coaching Notes:
Coach may maintain brief notes for continuity purposes
Notes retained for 1 year after program completion
Then securely deleted
Check-In Messages:
Subject to Telegram's data retention policies (outside our control)
We do not separately archive check-in messages beyond Telegram
After Refund:
If you receive a refund, all coaching data is deleted within 30 days
You must delete all recordings and deliverables from your possession
You Have the Right To:
Request to see what coaching information we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your coaching data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt out of having your information used for program improvement (even anonymously)
Request that we do not record coaching calls (may impact coaching experience)
To Exercise These Rights:
Email chi@desexualizedmind.com with your request
We will respond within 30 days
Identity verification may be required for security purposes
The coach operates as an independent contractor and may maintain their own records for professional liability and continuity purposes. These records are subject to this Privacy Policy and the coach's professional obligations to maintain confidentiality.
Important Distinction:
This is educational coaching, not therapy or medical treatment.
We are NOT covered entities under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
This is not protected health information in the same way therapy records are
Standard privacy protections apply, but not HIPAA-level medical privacy protections
If you need HIPAA-protected treatment, please see a licensed mental health professional
If We Become Aware of a Data Breach Affecting Coaching Information:
We will:
Notify affected customers within 72 hours of discovering the breach
Explain what information was compromised
Describe steps we're taking to address the breach
Provide guidance on steps you can take to protect yourself
Report the breach to appropriate authorities if required by law
We may update these coaching-specific privacy terms from time to time. If we make material changes that affect how we handle coaching information:
We will notify Coached Program customers via email
We will update the "Last Updated" date
Continued use of coaching services after notification constitutes acceptance
You may discontinue coaching services if you disagree (subject to Terms of Service)
If you have questions or concerns about how we handle your coaching information:
Contact us at:
Email:
Subject Line: "Coaching Privacy Inquiry"
We will respond within 5 business days
For Specific Requests:
Data access requests
Data deletion requests
Corrections to your information
Privacy complaints
All other sections of this Privacy Policy also apply to Coached Program customers, including:
Section 1: Information We Collect (with additions in 9.1)
Section 2: How We Use Your Information
Section 4: Third-Party Service Providers
Section 6: Data Sharing and Disclosure
Section 7: Data Security (with additions in 9.6)
Section 8: Data Retention (with additions in 9.7)
In the event of conflict between this Section 9 and other sections, the terms in Section 9 control for coaching-specific matters.
Last Updated: 03/12/2025