Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 11, 2025

Beyond the Borderline (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with our services. We are not in any way a mental health professional. Please seek professional help if you think you are in danger. 

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you:

• Sign up for support groups or events

• Volunteer with us

• Make a donation

• Subscribe to our newsletter

Non-Personal Information:

• Data about your browser, device, and site usage (e.g., IP address, pages visited) through cookies and similar technologies.

Sensitive Information:

• We may collect information about mental health experiences if you choose to share it with us (e.g., in support group applications or volunteer forms). This information is strictly confidential.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide services: Enroll you in support groups, events, or volunteer programs.

• Communicate with you: Send updates, newsletters, and important information.

• Process donations: Manage one-time and recurring gifts securely.

• Improve our website: Analyze trends to enhance user experience.

• Ensure safety: Protect the privacy of our community and comply with legal obligations.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Limited access to personal information — only authorized team members can view it

• Regular security audits of our website and data systems

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please use discretion when sharing information online.
 

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share your personal information in limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors) who help us operate our website — bound by confidentiality agreements.

• Legal obligations: If required by law to protect our rights, property, or safety.

• With your consent: If you give us explicit permission to share your story or experiences.
 

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correct your data: Update any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Withdraw consent: Opt out of emails, newsletters, or data collection at any time.

• Delete your data: Request that we delete your information, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at beyondtheborderline@aol.com.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., crisis hotlines, mental health resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies directly.
 

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
 

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

Beyond the Borderline

beyondtheborderline@aol.com