Last updated: April 24, 2026
Mania Insights (“we,” “our,” or “the site”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit maniainsights.com, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
Who runs this site
Mania Insights is a blog about bipolar disorder, mania, and manic episodes, written under the pen name Liam Ronan. Questions about this policy or about data practices can be sent to mania.insights@gmail.com.
What we collect
Automatically collected information. When you visit the site, our hosting provider (WordPress.com) and analytics tools automatically record standard web server data, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and time spent on the site. This is used to understand traffic patterns and improve the site.
Cookies. The site uses cookies placed by WordPress.com and related services to remember your preferences and measure traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work as expected if you do.
Comments. If you leave a comment on a post, we collect the name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. Your email is not displayed publicly. Comment data is stored indefinitely so that follow-up comments can be approved automatically.
Contact. If you email us at mania.insights@gmail.com, we keep a record of that correspondence to respond and to follow up if needed.
Third-party services
The site uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- WordPress.com and Jetpack (hosting, analytics, site performance, subscriptions) — Automattic Privacy Policy
- Google Search Console (search performance data) — Google Privacy Policy
- Yoast SEO (on-site SEO tools; does not collect visitor data)
How we use information
Information collected through the site is used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve maniainsights.com
- Understand which posts and topics are most useful to readers
- Respond to comments, questions, and reader emails
- Protect the site against spam, abuse, and technical problems
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your choices
You can:
- Browse the site without leaving comments or contacting us
- Disable cookies in your browser
- Request that we delete any personal information you have sent us by emailing mania.insights@gmail.com
- Unsubscribe from any future email list at any time (Mania Insights does not currently operate an email list; this policy will be updated when one launches)
Children’s privacy
Mania Insights is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to the site, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be sent to: