This Privacy Policy describes how Mark Waller, Ph.D., LMFT, operating as Mastering Thought (“we,” “us,” “our”), collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website at masteringthought.com, take our quizzes, book consultations, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our content (the “Services”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your information responsibly. This policy explains what we do — in plain language — so you can make informed choices about your data.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected].
We collect information in three ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically when you use the Services, and information from third-party platforms where you interact with our content.
Information you provide directly
Information collected automatically
Information from third-party platforms
When you interact with our content on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, those platforms may share limited information with us in accordance with their own terms (e.g., aggregate analytics about views, comments you publicly post, public profile information for users who engage with our content).
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We share information only with service providers who help us operate the Services, and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions on our behalf. These include:
Each of these providers has its own privacy policy describing how they handle your data. We use reputable providers and recommend reviewing their policies if you have specific concerns.
We may also disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a business transfer (e.g., a sale of the business).
You have the following rights regarding your information:
Everyone
California resident (CCPA)
You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what categories of personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information we hold about you, and the right to opt out of any “sale” of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European Union and UK resident (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing. The legal basis for our processing of your personal data is your consent (for newsletter and marketing communications) and our legitimate interest in operating the Services.
To exercise any of these rights, contact mark@masteringthought.
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We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work continuously to maintain appropriate protections for the information you entrust to us.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account or relationship with us is active, or as needed to provide the Services. We may retain certain information after that period when required by law, for legitimate business purposes (such as record-keeping for clinical or financial obligations), or to resolve disputes.
You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting mark@
The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete it. If you believe we may have such information, please contact us at [email protected].
Mastering Thought is operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Services, you consent to such transfer.
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and platforms (e.g., YouTube, our quiz partners, our scheduling tools). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information with them.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated to you via email (if you’ve subscribed) or by a prominent notice on the website. Your continued use of the Services after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy, or about how your information is handled, can be directed to:
Mark Waller, Ph.D., LMFT Mastering Thought Email: mark@masteringthought.
This Privacy Policy reflects our practices as of the effective date above. Mastering Thought is operated by Mark Waller, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California. Information shared in the context of a formal coaching or therapy engagement is governed by additional confidentiality protections under applicable professional and legal standards.
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