Disclaimer for Alley Across Borders
Last updated: May 29, 2025
Welcome to Alley Across Borders — a personal blog written and edited by me, Alley. The information provided on this website is intended for general informational, storytelling, and entertainment purposes only.
Mental Health Professional Disclaimer
While I am a mental health counselor in FL, this blog is not a professional counseling service, nor is it affiliated with my clinical practice. The content shared here is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide any form of mental health care or professional advice.
If you are a client or potential client of mine who has found this blog, please know that:
- You are not required, expected, or encouraged to read, subscribe, or engage with this blog.
- This blog is a personal, public space and is entirely separate from the confidential therapeutic relationship we may share.
- Interactions on this blog do not constitute a clinical relationship.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need support, please contact a licensed provider directly or dial emergency services in your area.
General Information Disclaimer
All opinions expressed on this blog are my own and do not reflect the views of any current or former employers, licensing boards, or affiliated organizations. I make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content, but I make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information shared.
You are responsible for your own decisions and actions based on the content found here.
Affiliate & Sponsorship Disclosure
Some blog posts may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. This means I may earn a small commission if you click on a link and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. I only promote products or services I genuinely use, trust, and believe could be helpful.
Sponsored content will always be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.
Use of Content
All content on Alley Across Borders is the intellectual property of the blog owner, unless otherwise stated. You may not republish, redistribute, or copy any content (including images and writing) without express written permission.
Contact
If you have questions about this disclaimer or anything else on this site, feel free to reach out at: [your email address]
Our website address is: alleyacrossborders.com
Comments
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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
This site uses cookies (small files stored on your browser) to collect anonymous tracking information through services like Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Embedded content from other websites
Posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos) or links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies and I do not accept responsibility for their content or behavior. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
At Alley Across Borders, your privacy is important to me. This policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
Information I Collect
When you visit the site, I may collect:
- Your name and email address (if you subscribe, comment, or contact me),
- IP address and browser type (via cookies and analytics tools),
- Usage data (which pages you visit, how long you stay, etc.).
How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Improve website content and user experience,
- Respond to comments or emails,
- Send occasional blog updates if you’ve opted in to the email list.
Your data will never be sold or shared with third parties unless required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and I do not knowingly collect information from minors.