Privacy Policy

NJ Addiction Centers is an independent editorial resource covering addiction treatment in New Jersey. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how that information is used, and what choices you have regarding your data.

This policy applies to all pages on njaddictioncenters.org. It does not apply to external websites we link to, including government resources, treatment facilities, or other third-party sites referenced in our content.

Effective date: March 28, 2026 Last reviewed: March 28, 2026

Information We Collect

NJ Addiction Centers collects a limited amount of information, and only what is necessary to operate and improve this publication.

Contact Form Submissions

If you use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, which may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not ask for or collect any health-related information through our contact form. The form is designed for general inquiries about our publication, editorial corrections, or partnership questions.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, our analytics tools may collect anonymized, non-personally-identifiable data, including:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring URL (the site you visited before ours)
General geographic region (country or state level, not street address)
Browser type and device category (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system

This data is collected in aggregate and is not tied to any individual visitor.

What We Do Not Collect

NJ Addiction Centers does not collect any protected health information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. We do not collect information about diagnoses, treatment history, substance use, insurance status, or any other health-related data. Our site is an informational publication, not a healthcare provider, and our data collection practices reflect that distinction.

We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, or any other sensitive personal identifiers.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this site is used for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries. If you contact us, we use the information you provide to respond to your message. Contact form submissions are not shared with treatment facilities, advertisers, or any third parties.
Improving our content. Anonymized analytics data helps us understand which topics are most useful to readers so we can prioritize content development and updates.
Maintaining site functionality. Technical data helps us identify and resolve errors, ensure pages load correctly, and optimize performance across devices.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party. We do not use personal data for targeted advertising. We do not share contact form submissions with treatment centers or referral networks.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

NJ Addiction Centers uses a limited number of cookies to operate and analyze site performance.

Essential Cookies

These are required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences and ensuring pages display correctly. They do not track personal information.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns. These cookies collect anonymized data about page views, session duration, and navigation paths. No personally identifiable information is captured through analytics cookies.

What We Do Not Use

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not participate in retargeting or remarketing programs. We do not use tracking pixels from advertising networks.

Managing Your Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings. You can typically find these controls under your browser’s privacy or security settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.

Third-Party Links and External Resources

Our editorial content includes links to external resources, including government agencies such as SAMHSA and the New Jersey Department of Human Services, academic institutions, treatment facility websites, and peer-reviewed research. These links are provided for informational purposes as part of our editorial coverage.

When you follow a link to an external site, you leave njaddictioncenters.org and become subject to that site’s privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or data collection practices of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping purposes, typically no longer than 12 months. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months to allow for year-over-year traffic analysis.

You may request deletion of your contact form data at any time by reaching out to us using the contact information below.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Right to access. You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Right to deletion. You may request that we delete personal data collected through our contact form.
Right to correction. You may request that we correct inaccurate personal data.
Right to opt out of analytics. You may disable analytics cookies through your browser settings.

NJ Addiction Centers complies with applicable New Jersey and federal privacy laws. Because we do not collect health information, HIPAA does not apply to our data practices, but we maintain privacy standards consistent with the sensitivity of our subject matter.

Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we will update the effective date and last reviewed date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your data rights, you may reach us through our contact page.

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