Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Dr. Hillary L. McBride ("we," "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this Website, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information we collect

Depending on how you interact with this Website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Information submitted through contact, speaking or media inquiry forms

  • Information provided when subscribing to a newsletter or Substack

  • Any additional information you choose to include in your message

We also collect limited technical information automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring website

This information helps us understand how the Website is being used and improves the user experience.

How your information is used

Personal information may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process speaking or media requests

  • Provide information you have requested

  • Deliver newsletters or email updates you have chosen to receive

  • Improve the Website and its content

  • Maintain the security and functionality of the Website

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

Newsletter subscriptions

If you subscribe to receive updates, your information will be processed through Substack.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Your use of Substack is also subject to Substack's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Cookies and analytics

This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the Website.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember preferences

  • Measure Website traffic

  • Improve performance

  • Understand visitor behaviour

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.

Third-party services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Squarespace

  • Substack

  • Google Analytics

  • YouTube or Vimeo

  • Podcast platforms

  • Social media platforms

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

Speaking, media and contact forms

Information submitted through Website forms is used only to review and respond to your inquiry.

Submitting a form does not establish a therapeutic relationship or guarantee a response.

Therapy inquiries

Information submitted through this Website is not intended for urgent or emergency mental health concerns.

Please do not submit confidential or sensitive clinical information through Website forms or email.

Submitting an inquiry does not establish a psychologist-client or counsellor-client relationship.

How information is protected

Reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or misuse.

While reasonable efforts are made to protect information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Retention of information

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Your rights

Subject to applicable privacy legislation, you may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal requirements

To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.