
Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
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Middle Tennessee Addiction Recovery Support (“MTARS”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use this website.
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By using this site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information:
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A. Personal Information (only if you provide it voluntarily):
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Name
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Email address
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Any information submitted through contact forms or emails
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B. Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referring websites
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This information is used only to improve site performance and user experience.
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2. How We Use Your Information
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We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve website functionality
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Monitor site performance and traffic
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Maintain site security
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Communicate important updates when necessary
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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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3. Cookies and Tracking
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MTARS may use cookies or technologies to:
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Analyze traffic patterns
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Improve site usability
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Understand how visitors use the site
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You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
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4. Third-Party Services
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We may use third-party services such as:
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Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Hosting providers
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Security and performance tools​
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These services may collect limited technical data necessary to operate their functions. MTARS does not control how third-party services use your data. Please review their privacy policies separately.
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5. Directory Listings and Provider Information
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Information about treatment centers or services is collected from:
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Public sources
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Provider submissions
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Direct communication with facilities​
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MTARS does not verify or guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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6. Data Security
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We take reasonable steps to protect your information.
However, no website can guarantee complete security.
Use of this website is at your own risk.
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7. Children’s Privacy
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MTARS is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us and it will be removed.
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8. External Links
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This website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
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9. Your Rights
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You may:​
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Request correction or deletion
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Withdraw consent to use your data
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Requests must be submitted in writing.
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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
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We may update this policy at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Continued use of the site means acceptance of the updated policy.
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11. Contact Information
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For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:
administrator@burtonhillsgoup.com
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Important Note
MTARS is an informational directory only. We do not provide medical, legal, or clinical services.
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Privacy Policy - the basics
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.
