PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 2025

RiseWell (owned and operated by Ted Adams) (“RiseWell,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit joinrisewell.com or any associated pages, services, newsletters, or content (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a form)

  • Comments you leave on articles

  • Messages submitted through contact forms

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • When you use the Site, we automatically collect:

    • IP address

    • Browser type and settings

    • Device information

    • Pages visited

    • Date and time of visits

    • Referring URL

    • Interactions with forms, posts, and content

    This information is collected through:

    • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

    • Standard WordPress functionality

    • Hosting logs (via Hostinger)

C. Email & Contact Data

  • If you join our email list, MailerLite collects and stores:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Subscription preferences

    • Email engagement data (opens, clicks, etc.)

    If you submit a contact form, WP Mail SMTP facilitates delivery of that message to our inbox.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide newsletters and email updates

  • Respond to messages and inquiries

  • Improve the Site and user experience

  • Analyze traffic and content performance

  • Moderate comments and prevent spam

  • Maintain security and troubleshoot technical issues

  • Comply with legal obligations

In the future, if RiseWell offers paid memberships, programs, or products, this Policy will be updated to reflect additional uses.

3. How We Share Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide newsletters and email updates

  • Respond to messages and inquiries

  • Improve the Site and user experience

  • Analyze traffic and content performance

  • Moderate comments and prevent spam

  • Maintain security and troubleshoot technical issues

  • Comply with legal obligations

In the future, if RiseWell offers paid memberships, programs, or products, this Policy will be updated to reflect additional uses.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

RiseWell uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site performance

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Track newsletter signups

  • Maintain session functionality

  • Optimize content

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

5. Comments

When you leave a comment:

  • The information you enter (name, email, comment text) is stored in our database

  • Your IP address and browser user agent may be collected for security

  • wpDiscuz may collect anonymous interaction data for moderation and performance

  • Comments may be publicly visible on the Site

  • We reserve the right to moderate or delete comments according to our Comment Guidelines

6. Email Communication

By subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a form, you consent to receive:

  • Weekly newsletters (The Weekly Beacon)

  • Updates from RiseWell

  • Occasional announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

MailerLite processes and stores email subscription data according to their Privacy Policy.

7. Mental Wellness & Crisis Information

RiseWell provides mental wellness guidance, peer support resources, and educational content, but:

  • We do not provide medical advice

  • We do not offer crisis intervention

  • We do not provide therapy or clinical services

If you are in crisis, call 911 or reach out to local emergency services or crisis hotlines immediately.

8. Children’s Privacy

RiseWell does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure hosting

  • Limited access to subscriber data

  • Routine security updates

  • WP security plugins and server-side protections

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent to email marketing

  • Request data portability

  • Object to processing

To make a request, email:
info@joinrisewell.com 

11. Third-Party Links

RiseWell may contain links to external websites, resources, or organizations.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Future Changes

RiseWell may contain links to external websites, resources, or organizations.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

RiseWell (owned and operated by Ted Adams)
Email: info@joinrisewell.com 
Location: Texas, USA