Who we are
Our website address is: https://beataids.org.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Who we share your data with
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your contact information
Additional information
How we protect your data
What data breach procedures we have in place
What third parties we receive data from
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
Privacy Policy for BEAT AIDS
At BEAT AIDS, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you engage with our services, including our mobile messaging programs.
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Collection of Information
BEAT AIDS may collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as your name, phone number, and other details you provide when signing up for our programs. This information is collected to deliver requested services and communications effectively. -
Use of Information
Your information is used solely for the purpose of providing services, updates, and announcements related to BEAT AIDS programs. We do not use your information for any other purposes without your explicit consent. -
No Sharing or Selling of Information
BEAT AIDS does not share, sell, or transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is kept secure and used only by authorized personnel for operational needs. -
Mobile Messaging Program
- By participating in our mobile messaging program, you acknowledge that message and data rates may apply. These rates are determined by your mobile service provider.
- Message frequency will vary depending on the program you opt into.
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Third-Party Service Providers
If third-party providers are required for message delivery or other services, they will operate under strict confidentiality and privacy agreements, using your data only as necessary to fulfill their services. -
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at supportteam@beataids.org or call 210.212.2266. -
Policy Updates
BEAT AIDS may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or organizational practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
