Privacy Policy

Privacy & Data Protection Policy

📅 Effective date: 1 June 2026 | Last reviewed: 9 June 2026

At PsychedelicMenu.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website — a platform dedicated to psychedelic education, harm reduction for psilocybin, DMT, LSD, MDMA, magic mushrooms, ketamine, and broader psychedelic research. We rank among trusted resources for evidence-based information in the UK psychedelic community.

By accessing PsychedelicMenu.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website. Your privacy matters, especially when exploring sensitive topics such as psychedelic therapy, microdosing psilocybin, or LSD harm reduction.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

  • Anonymous usage data: IP address (truncated/anonymised where possible), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed (including articles about DMT experiences, MDMA-assisted therapy, ketamine for depression), time spent on pages, and clickstream data.
  • Cookies & similar technologies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics cookies to improve our ranking of psychedelic keywords and deliver better educational content. You can manage preferences via cookie banner.
  • Contact & newsletter data: If you subscribe to our newsletter (focused on magic mushroom legal status, psychedelic science, events), we collect your email address. You may opt out anytime.
  • User-generated content: If you leave comments or forum posts (related to LSD microdosing protocols, DMT safety, etc.), your username and message may be stored, but we advise never sharing personally identifiable information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for legitimate interests, including:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve PsychedelicMenu.co.uk, ensuring fast load times and reliable access to psilocybin research and psychedelic integration resources.
  • To understand how visitors interact with our psychedelic education content — for example, which pages about ketamine therapy guidelines or MDMA purity testing are most popular — so we can optimize our psychedelic keyword ranking strategy and serve the community better.
  • To send occasional updates about new articles, events, or safety alerts (e.g., magic mushroom identification warnings). You can unsubscribe with one click.
  • To respond to inquiries or support requests regarding psychedelic harm reduction or privacy concerns.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Any data processing complies with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Depending on the context, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases: your consent (e.g., for non‑essential cookies or newsletter), performance of a contract (if any), compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests in maintaining a secure, informative platform about psychedelic substances and mental health exploration.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies — Enhancing Psychedelic Keywords Ranking

We use first-party analytics (e.g., privacy-friendly Plausible or self-hosted Matomo) to measure aggregate trends: which psychedelic keywords users search for organically (like “DMT breakthrough dosage”, “LSD ego dissolution”, “psilocybin depression trials”). This helps us prioritise content that truly serves the community. No personal identifiers are linked to these analytics. You can disable non‑essential cookies via browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Essential cookies (security, session) do not require consent. Third‑party embedded content (e.g., YouTube harm reduction videos) may set their own cookies; we encourage you to review their policies.

5. Sharing & Disclosure

We may share aggregated, anonymized data (e.g., “20% of our readers viewed magic mushroom cultivation legal FAQ”) with research partners or academic institutions studying psychedelic public health. Never will we disclose individual identities. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a merger or acquisition.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary: newsletter data until unsubscription; server logs for up to 30 days (anonymised after). We implement industry‑standard measures (SSL encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect against unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure — please take care when sharing sensitive information related to psychedelic use or your location.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data we hold.
  • Rectify inaccurate information.
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – subject to legal limitations.
  • Restrict or object to processing, including direct marketing.
  • Data portability – receive your data in a structured format.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for analytics cookies).

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@psychedelicmenu.co.uk. We will respond within one month. If unsatisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

8. Third-Party Links & External Resources

Our website may link to third‑party research, psychedelic integration forums, or academic papers about ibogaine, ayahuasca, and 5-MeO-DMT. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always check their policies before interacting. We curate these links to enhance psychedelic education and harm reduction knowledge.

9. Children’s Privacy

PsychedelicMenu.co.uk is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to remove it.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers are based in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area (EEA). If you access the site from outside, your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK. We ensure adequate safeguards (standard contractual clauses) where applicable.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements, our data practices, or new psychedelic research guidelines. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate revisions. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. Significant changes will be notified via a banner or email.

⚠️ Educational & Harm Reduction Focus — PsychedelicMenu.co.uk provides information about psilocybin, LSD, DMT, MDMA, ketamine, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics strictly for educational, historical, and harm reduction purposes. We do not encourage illegal activity. Always comply with UK laws. Our use of psychedelic keywords ranking helps people find accurate safety data, not promote misuse. Privacy and anonymity are integral to our mission.

12. Contact Us — Psychedelic Privacy Guardian

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out:

For media or content inquiries about psychedelic therapy and microdosing psilocybin, reach out to info@psychedelicmenu.co.uk.