Community Privacy Policy

Important Notice About Privacy and Medical Information

The Fear to Courage online community provides peer support and mental health resources in a secure, online space. The community is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice and treatment. 

Privacy Summary

Your privacy matters to us. Here’s what you need to know:

• Personal Information: We collect and protect your name, email, and any information you choose to share in the community
• Community Content: Posts, comments, and messages you share are visible to other community members according to your membership level
• Data Security: Heartbeat (the community platform) uses industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Third-Party Services: We use secure payment processors (Stripe) and communication tools (Zoom) that have their own privacy policies
• No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information to third parties

For complete details, please review our full Privacy Policy in the Fear to Courage Community.

Medical Disclaimer

• This community provides peer support and educational resources only
• Content shared here is not medical advice and should not replace professional treatment
• Always consult qualified healthcare providers for medical or mental health concerns
• Community members are not licensed therapists unless specifically identified as such

Community Guidelines

By participating, you agree to:

• Respect others’ privacy and experiences
• Keep sensitive personal information shared confidential
• Use the community for support, not as medical treatment
• Report any concerning content to administrators

Limitation of Liability

Fear to Courage and its administrators are not responsible for:

• Medical outcomes or decisions made based on community discussions
• Privacy breaches between community members
• Content accuracy from peer-shared resources

HIPAA Notice

This platform is not a medical community and is not HIPAA compliant. Do not share:

• Specific medical records or test results
• Detailed treatment information from healthcare providers
• Protected health information that could identify you or others medically (providing your last name is optional)

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Your local emergency services: 911

Last updated: February 18, 2026