Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy
**BeCause Society**
**Effective Date:** 5/1/26
**Last Updated:** 5/1/26
## 1. Introduction
BeCause Society ("we," "us," or "our") is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing health literacy and access to healthcare for marginalized communities through education and primary prevention initiatives. We operate the website becausesociety.org.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, workshop participants, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us:
**BeCause Society**
Email: becausesociety2023@gmail.com
Website: becausesociety.org
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## 2. Information We Collect
### a. Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: When you reach out through our Site, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send us.
- Mailing list / supporter signups: Your name and email address when you submit your information to stay connected with BeCause Society.
- Donations: When you make a donation through our Site, payment information is collected and processed by PayPal, our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full payment details on our servers. We may retain your name and email in connection with your donation for our records and for tax receipt purposes.
- Workshop inquiries and registrations: Name and email address submitted in connection with community workshops or events.
### b. Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies: Our website may use cookies to support site functionality and any third-party services integrated into the Site. See Section 5 for more details.
- Social media: Our Site links to BeCause Society pages on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter). If you interact with those platforms, their respective privacy policies govern the data they collect.
**Important:** BeCause Society does not collect, store, or process any protected health information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. Our workshops and programs are educational in nature and do not involve the provision of medical care or the collection of personal health records.
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Send updates, newsletters, and information about our programs and events to those who have opted in
- Process and acknowledge donations, including issuing tax receipts where applicable
- Coordinate and communicate about community workshops and events
- Advance our mission of health literacy and equitable healthcare access
- Comply with applicable laws and nonprofit reporting requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
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## 4. Donations and Tax Receipts
BeCause Society is a registered nonprofit organization. Donations made through our Site are processed by PayPal. If your donation may be tax-deductible, we may contact you using the information you provide to issue a receipt. Please consult a tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution.
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## 5. Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information only with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our organization. These providers may only use your data to perform services on our behalf.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | Donation processing | https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full |
| [EMAIL PLATFORM, e.g., Mailchimp] | Newsletters & updates | [LINK] |
We do not share your information with any other third parties except as required by law.
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## 6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies - small text files stored on your device - to support its functionality and integrated third-party services. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
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## 7. Email Communications
If you submit your information to receive updates from BeCause Society, we may send you newsletters, program announcements, event invitations, and other mission-related content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
We do not send marketing emails to anyone who has not opted in.
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## 8. Community Workshops and Events
BeCause Society hosts community workshops and events focused on health education. Participation is voluntary. We may collect your name and email to coordinate event logistics and follow up with resources. We do not collect any protected health information (PHI) or personal medical records in connection with our workshops.
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## 9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain our organizational records, and comply with applicable legal and nonprofit reporting obligations. To request deletion of your information, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
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## 10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Donation transactions are handled securely by PayPal in accordance with their security standards.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
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## 11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL] so we can delete it promptly.
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## 12. Your Rights
As a U.S.-based user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations
- Opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
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## 13. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
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## 14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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## 15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**BeCause Society**
Email:becausesociety2023@gmail.com
Website: becausesociety.org
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