Privacy Policy & Terms of Use + Website Disclaimer

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2026

Polaris Mental Wellness respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information thoughtfully and responsibly.This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit www.PolarisMentalWellness.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.

Information You Choose to Share

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• submit a contact or inquiry form
• sign up for a guide, newsletter, or email resource
• register for a workshop, course, coaching service, or other offering
• communicate with Polaris Mental Wellness by email or through the website

Depending on how you use the site, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, and information you choose to include in a message or form.Please avoid submitting highly sensitive, urgent, or detailed clinical information through general website contact forms or email.

How Your Information May Be Used

Information you provide may be used to:

• respond to your questions or requests
• provide information about counseling, coaching, workshops, or other Polaris services
• deliver requested guides, resources, or email communications
• manage registrations or purchases
• improve the website and user experience
• comply with legal or professional obligations

Submitting a contact form does not automatically establish a therapist-client relationship.If you choose to receive marketing or educational emails, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.

Website Data, Cookies, and Analytics

Like many websites, Polaris Mental Wellness may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site.This may include information such as:

• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• operating system
• pages visited
• referring website
• date and time of your visit

Cookies and similar technologies may also be used to help the site function, understand how visitors use the site, and improve its performance.You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies. Some website features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

Kajabi and Other Service Providers

Polaris Mental Wellness uses third-party service providers to operate portions of the website and business.The website is hosted and supported through Kajabi, which may process information related to website visits, forms, email communications, registrations, or purchases according to its own privacy and security practices.Other trusted service providers may be used for services such as scheduling, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, or business administration.These providers may receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform the services for which they are engaged.

Counseling and Health Information

Information submitted through this general website should not be considered a substitute for a secure clinical communication system.If you become a counseling client of Polaris Mental Wellness, information collected as part of your clinical care may be governed by separate privacy requirements, professional confidentiality obligations, and, when applicable, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Clinical privacy practices, including the use and disclosure of protected health information, are addressed separately through the applicable Notice of Privacy Practices and informed-consent documentation.

Coaching and Educational Services

Coaching, educational resources, workshops, self-guided tools, and Wonderspace activities are separate from psychotherapy unless explicitly provided as part of an established counseling relationship.Information collected in connection with these services may not be treated as part of a clinical record unless otherwise stated.

Sharing of Information

Polaris Mental Wellness does not sell your personal information.Information may be shared with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website or provide requested services.Information may also be disclosed when required by law, court order, legal process, or when reasonably necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Polaris Mental Wellness or others.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to protect information collected through the website.However, no website, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.For this reason, please avoid sending highly sensitive clinical, financial, or identifying information through ordinary website forms or email.

External Links

This website may include links to third-party websites, organizations, resources, or services.Polaris Mental Wellness is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or content of external websites. Visiting third-party sites is subject to their own policies and terms.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended primarily for adults.Polaris Mental Wellness does not knowingly use the website to collect personal information from children under age 13 for marketing purposes.If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact Polaris Mental Wellness so the information can be reviewed and addressed appropriately.

Your Choices

You may contact Polaris Mental Wellness to:

• ask questions about information you have submitted
• request correction of inaccurate contact information
• unsubscribe from non-clinical marketing emails
• request deletion of information when appropriate and legally permitted

Certain records may need to be retained to comply with legal, clinical, financial, or professional obligations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website features, services, technology, or legal requirements.The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through the website is handled, please contact:

Polaris Mental Wellness
St. Louis, Missouri
www.PolarisMentalWellness.com

Use the website Connect page for general inquiries.Please do not use the website contact form for urgent or emergency mental health concerns.

 

Terms of Use + Website Disclaimer

Effective Date: October 15, 2026

Welcome to Polaris Mental Wellness.

By accessing or using www.PolarisMentalWellness.com, you agree to the following Terms of Use and Website Disclaimer.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

Informational and Educational Purposes

The content on this website is provided for general informational, educational, and self-reflective purposes.

Website content, including articles, downloadable resources, self-guided activities, Wonderspace tools, journal prompts, worksheets, workshops, and other materials, is not intended to replace individualized mental health care, medical care, diagnosis, treatment, or professional advice.

The information provided on this site should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional when appropriate.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Visiting this website, using a self-guided resource, submitting a contact form, downloading a resource, or communicating through the website does not create a therapist-client relationship with Polaris Mental Wellness or Jen McCurdy.

A formal counseling relationship begins only after appropriate screening, informed consent, clinical documentation, and mutual agreement to begin services.

Please do not submit highly sensitive, urgent, or detailed clinical information through general website forms or ordinary email.

Counseling Services

Counseling services provided through Polaris Mental Wellness are governed by separate informed-consent documents, privacy practices, professional standards, and applicable licensing requirements.

Availability of counseling services may depend on the client’s location, clinical appropriateness, and licensure requirements.

Information on this website about counseling services is intended to describe available services generally and does not guarantee that services will be appropriate or available for every individual.

Coaching Services

Coaching services are not psychotherapy, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or crisis care.

Coaching is intended to support areas such as reflection, personal development, goal clarification, decision-making, self-trust, and movement toward meaningful change.

Coaching should not be used as a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, or other clinically indicated treatment.

If concerns arise during coaching that appear to require mental health treatment or another professional service, a referral may be recommended.

Self-Guided Tools and Wonderspace

Wonderspace activities and other self-guided tools are designed for reflection, curiosity, personal exploration, and general wellness.

They are not psychological assessments, diagnostic instruments, medical devices, or individualized treatment recommendations.

Results, prompts, archetypes, reflections, or suggestions generated through these tools should not be interpreted as a professional evaluation or clinical conclusion.

Use what feels helpful, leave what does not, and seek professional support when needed.

Emergency and Crisis Situations

This website is not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental health emergency in the United States, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Do not rely on website forms, email, coaching, or self-guided resources for emergency support.

No Guarantee of Outcomes

Polaris Mental Wellness does not guarantee specific outcomes from counseling, coaching, workshops, educational materials, self-guided tools, or other services.

Personal growth, therapeutic progress, behavior change, and individual outcomes vary based on many factors and cannot be predicted or guaranteed.

Testimonials, examples, case illustrations, or descriptions of possible benefits should not be interpreted as promises of results.

External Links and Third-Party Resources

This website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, hotlines, books, services, products, or other resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

Polaris Mental Wellness does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, accuracy, quality, or services of third-party websites or organizations.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute endorsement.

Purchases, Programs, and Digital Materials

Certain services, workshops, courses, digital resources, or other offerings may require registration or payment.

Additional terms, policies, refund information, or participation requirements may apply to specific offerings and will be provided when relevant.

Prices, availability, program content, and offerings may change without notice.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the original content on this website, including written materials, worksheets, exercises, graphics, branding, downloadable resources, Wonderspace concepts, and other original materials, is owned by Polaris Mental Wellness and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Materials are provided for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, publish, modify, create derivative commercial works from, or otherwise use Polaris Mental Wellness materials without prior written permission.

You are welcome to share links to publicly available Polaris pages and resources.

Appropriate Use of the Website

You agree not to use this website in a way that:

• violates applicable law

• interferes with the security or operation of the website

• attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems or information

• misuses, copies, or commercially exploits protected content

• impersonates another person or misrepresents your identity

• introduces malicious software, code, or other harmful material

Polaris Mental Wellness reserves the right to restrict access to the website when misuse is identified.

Website Availability and Accuracy

Polaris Mental Wellness makes reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current.

However, website content may occasionally contain errors, become outdated, or change without notice.

The website may also be temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues, third-party services, or other circumstances.

Polaris Mental Wellness does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Polaris Mental Wellness is not responsible for damages, losses, or consequences arising from reliance on general website content, use of self-guided resources, inability to access the website, or use of third-party links or services.

You are responsible for determining whether website information and resources are appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Nothing in these terms is intended to limit rights or protections that cannot legally be waived.

Privacy

Use of this website is also subject to the Polaris Mental Wellness Privacy Policy.

Information related to established counseling services may be governed by separate privacy notices, informed-consent documents, and professional confidentiality requirements.

Changes to These Terms

Polaris Mental Wellness may update these Terms of Use and Website Disclaimer periodically.

Changes will become effective when posted to the website.

The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material revisions are made.

Governing Law

These terms are intended to be governed by the laws applicable to Polaris Mental Wellness and its business operations, without limiting any rights available under applicable law.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use or Website Disclaimer may be directed to:

Polaris Mental Wellness
St. Louis, Missouri
www.PolarisMentalWellness.com

Please use the website Connect page for general inquiries.

Do not use the contact form for urgent or emergency mental health concerns.