Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information necessary to operate our platform:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address to send you updates on new content, resources, and events.
• Donation Information: If you choose to donate, your payment is processed through Zeffy, a third-party donation platform. We do not directly collect or store your financial information.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous, non-identifying information about how visitors interact with our site (such as pages visited and time spent) to help us improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send mailing list subscribers updates about new content, resources, and events
• To process and acknowledge donations through our third-party payment partner
• To improve our website and platform based on usage patterns
• To respond to inquiries or messages submitted via email

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party services (such as Zeffy for donations) that assist us in operating our platform, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

Our platform contains links to external websites, including medical resources from institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and others. These links are provided for educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed to support young adult patients ages 12–39 and their caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time
• Opt out of any non-essential data collection

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at therebrainedinitiative@gmail.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The reBRAINed Initiative
Email: therebrainedinitiative@gmail.com