This Privacy Policy describes our data practices for the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) screening website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your perinatal health information.
Our website does not require user registration or login. You can access and use the EPDS assessment tool without creating an account, providing personal information, or signing in.
We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:
- No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers
- No Account Data: There are no user accounts, usernames, or passwords
- No Payment Information: Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, our secure payment processor. We never see or store your credit card or payment details
- No Tracking or Profiling: We do not track users across websites or create user profiles
All your test data is stored locally in your browser:
- Test Answers: Your responses to the 10 EPDS items are stored only in your browser's local storage
- Test Results: Your assessment results are saved only on your device
- Test History: Historical test records are stored locally in your browser (maximum 10 records)
- No Cloud Upload: Your test data never leaves your device—even if you purchase the AI analysis service
If you clear your browser cache or local storage, all your locally saved test records will be permanently deleted. We cannot recover this data as it never reaches our servers.
- The EPDS basic screening is completely free
- If you choose to purchase AI deep analysis, there is a one-time fee of $1.99
- All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor
- We do not receive, process, or store any payment card information
- Payment transactions are encrypted and secure
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds for the AI analysis service.
Once you complete your purchase and receive access to the AI analysis report, the transaction is complete and non-refundable. Please review the free basic assessment results before deciding to purchase the AI analysis.
When you purchase the AI deep analysis service:
- Only the minimum anonymized data required for inference is encrypted in transit to the AI engine
- The generated report is returned immediately, and we do not retain a server copy
- The AI report lives alongside your test data in your browser; clearing local storage removes it
Our service is completely anonymous:
- No registration required
- No email required
- No personal information collected
- Each test session receives a random, unique identifier
- We cannot identify who completed any specific assessment
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS Encryption: All website traffic is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Secure Payment Processing: Stripe handles all payment transactions with bank-level security
- No Data Breach Risk for Test Data: Since your test data stays on your device, there's no risk of our servers being breached and exposing your assessment responses
- AI Report Security: AI analysis reports stay on your device and inherit the same browser-level protections
We use minimal third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing for AI analysis purchases (PCI-DSS compliant)
- AI Service Provider: For generating AI analysis reports (data is anonymized and encrypted)
- Website Hosting: Hardened hosting infrastructure
We do not use:
- Google Analytics or tracking scripts
- Social media pixels
- Advertising networks
- User profiling services
While our service does not collect personal information, we recommend that individuals under 18 years of age use this assessment tool with parental guidance. Mental health assessments are best interpreted by qualified professionals.
Since we don't collect personal information, traditional data rights don't apply. However:
- Access: Your test data is always accessible to you in your browser's local storage
- Deletion: You can delete your local test history at any time through the test interface
- Portability: You can export your results as images or PDFs
- AI Report Access: Keep your browser data intact to reopen the AI report at any time
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- We do not sell personal information
- We do not share personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes
- We collect minimal data only necessary for providing AI analysis services
- Free test data never leaves your device
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
This assessment tool is provided for informational and self-assessment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing severe psychological distress or mental health crisis, please contact a qualified mental health professional or emergency services immediately.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the contact form on our website.
Last Updated: March 10, 2025