Last updated: October 2025
1. Who We Are
The World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT) is an international organization dedicated to advancing mental health through the promotion, training, and implementation of evidence-based cognitive and behavioural therapies. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely, responsibly, and transparently.
WCCBT does not provide clinical treatment or emergency services. Our content is informational and not a substitute for professional advice.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal information: such as your name, email address, organization, or contact details when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or register for events.
- Technical data: such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited, collected automatically for analytics and security purposes.
- Cookies: small data files used to improve your browsing experience and analyze site performance. (See “Cookies” below for more details.)
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to your inquiries or membership applications
- Provide information about WCCBT programs, resources, or events
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Maintain website security and monitor usage trends
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies to operate our sites and optional cookies for analytics and performance. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and, where implemented, via our cookie banner/manager. Disabling some cookies may affect functionality.
5. Embedded and Third-Party Content
Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, images) or links to third-party websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These third parties may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you wish to have your data deleted, please contact us.
7. Data Sharing
We share data only when necessary to:
- Deliver services (e.g., email newsletters or event registration)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights and safety of WCCBT and its users
Service providers acting on our behalf are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no online system is completely secure, we strive to ensure your data is handled with the highest level of care.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us.