Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 10, 2023
Introduction
Bearing Witness ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile application, listen to our podcast, or otherwise interact with us.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Register for an account
- Submit a case for consideration
- Make a donation
- Contact us with inquiries or feedback
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information when making donations.
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website or use our services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring website)
- Location information
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process donations and subscriptions
- Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Protect against unauthorized access and legal liability
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who perform services on our behalf
- Payment processors for donation processing
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Third parties in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, customize content, and improve your experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our services.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@bearingwitnesspodcast.com