Last updated: December 18, 2025

Inside Out Healing for Men (the “Site”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices you have.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at mike@mikeallan.com.

What information this Site collects

Information you provide voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

• Contact me by email or through a form
• Leave a comment on the Site (if comments are enabled)
• Communicate directly in any way

This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, limited technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address (used to estimate general location, not precise address)
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages viewed and actions taken on the Site
• Referring website and basic usage data

This information is collected through standard server logs, cookies, and analytics tools.

How information is used

Information collected on this Site may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages
• Maintain and improve the Site and its content
• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Monitor site performance and technical health
• Protect against spam, misuse, and security issues
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations when required

I do not sell personal information.

Cookies and similar technologies

This Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure the Site functions properly
• Measure traffic and performance
• Improve user experience

Cookies may be used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Analytics and search data

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

This Site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. GA4 helps identify patterns such as:

• How visitors arrive at the Site
• Which pages are viewed
• Time spent on pages
• General interactions with content

GA4 may collect information such as:

• IP address (used by Google to estimate location, not shared with me as a precise address)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Pages visited and interactions on the Site

This data is aggregated and used to improve content and site performance. GA4 is not used to personally identify visitors.

Google Search Console (GSC)

This Site uses Google Search Console (GSC) to monitor how the Site appears in Google Search. Search Console provides information such as:

• Search queries that led to the Site
• Pages shown in search results
• Clicks and impressions from Google Search
• Indexing and technical performance information

Search Console data does not identify individual visitors and is used solely to improve the Site’s visibility and technical health.

Embedded content from other websites

Some pages may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, articles, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with embedded content, especially if you are logged into their services.

Comments

If comments are enabled on this Site:

• Users must register to leave a comment
• All comments are reviewed and moderated before being published

When you register or leave a comment, certain information may be collected and stored, such as:

• Your username and email address
• The content of your comment
• Technical metadata (such as IP address and browser information) for security and spam prevention

This information is used only to manage comments, maintain a respectful environment, and protect the Site from misuse. Comments that are abusive, promotional, or inappropriate will not be approved.

If you prefer not to share information publicly, please do not submit a comment.rmation in comments.

Email and contact

If you contact me by email or through the Site:

• Your message and contact details are used only to respond to you
• You will not be added to a mailing list

How information may be shared

Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, such as:

• With service providers that support Site operations (for example, hosting, security, or analytics services)
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of the Site and others

Data retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Maintain Site records (such as comments)
• Meet legal, security, or operational requirements

Mental health disclaimer

The content on this Site is shared for educational, reflective, and informational purposes only. It is based on lived experience, peer support principles, and personal insight.

This Site does not provide medical advice, psychological diagnosis, or professional mental health treatment. Nothing on this Site should be considered a substitute for professional care from a qualified mental health provider.

If you are experiencing acute distress, thoughts of self-harm, or feel unsafe, please seek immediate support from local emergency services or a trusted crisis support line.

Your rights and choices

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

• Request access to personal information held about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information, where appropriate
• Withdraw consent or object to certain processing

To make a request, email mike@mikeallan.com. Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe.

Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the Site and information received. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s privacy

This Site is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me so it can be addressed.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.