Privacy Policy — Depth & Mind

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to Depth & Mind. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights over it — in plain, honest language.

Who We Are

Depth & Mind is a blog dedicated to psychology, mindset, and personal growth. Our website is: https://depthandmind.com. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us via our Contact page.

What Data We Collect

Comments

When you leave a comment on any article, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), and your comment content. We also collect your IP address and browser information to help prevent spam. Your email is never displayed publicly.

A profile picture may appear next to your comment if you use Gravatar. You can review Gravatar’s privacy practices at automattic.com/privacy.

Contact Form

When you reach out to us through our contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your message. We do not store this data for marketing purposes.

Media Uploads

We do not allow public media uploads. If images are ever submitted to us, please ensure they do not contain embedded GPS or EXIF location data.

Cookies

Depth & Mind uses cookies in the following ways:

• Comment cookies — If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name and email in your browser for convenience. These last for one year.
• Session cookies — A temporary cookie is set when you visit certain pages to check browser compatibility. It is discarded when you close your browser.
• Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which articles are read most). This data is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify you personally from it.

By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Most features of the site will still work.

Embedded Content

Some articles may include embedded content such as videos or quotes from external sources. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited that external website directly, and those sites may collect data about you independently.

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect only to:

• Respond to your comments and messages
• Improve the content and experience on Depth & Mind
• Detect and prevent spam

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.

How Long We Keep Your Data

• Comments — Retained indefinitely so we can recognize returning commenters and manage spam.
• Contact messages — Kept only as long as needed to respond, then deleted.
• Analytics data — Retained in anonymized, aggregated form by Google Analytics.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permitted)

California residents: We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page and we’ll respond promptly.

Third-Party Services

Depth & Mind uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top will change. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Depth & Mind — Think Deeper. Live Slower.