Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 27, 2026

1. Overview

PHQ9Test.com ("we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. Because this site involves a sensitive health-related screening tool, we have designed the screener to keep your answers entirely on your own device.

2. Information We Collect

Screener Responses

Your PHQ-9 answers are processed entirely within your browser. They are never transmitted to or stored on our servers. No health data is retained anywhere outside of your current browser session.

Automatically Collected Data

We may collect anonymized technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) via analytics tools to understand site usage. This data is aggregated and is not linked to your screener responses.

3. Cookies

Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality, including remembering your cookie consent choice.
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (aggregate, anonymized usage data). Loaded only after you accept cookies.
Advertising cookies: Google AdSense (may serve personalized ads based on browsing behavior). Loaded only after you accept cookies.

You can control cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

5. Affiliate Links

We use affiliate links to third-party online therapy providers. If you click an affiliate link and sign up for a service, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the screening tool, its scoring, or the crisis resources we surface.

6. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

Access personal data we hold about you
Rectification of inaccurate data
Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability

7. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Delete personal information we have collected
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
Correct inaccurate personal information
Limit use of sensitive personal information

We do not sell or share personal information. To submit a request, contact us at privacy@phq9test.org. We will respond within 45 days.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Contact us immediately if you believe a child has provided personal data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions? Email privacy@phq9test.org