Last updated: August 2026
Introduction
BEAM Organization ("BEAM," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, register for events, apply to volunteer, or make a donation.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information depending on how you interact with BEAM:
- Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Information you provide through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, volunteer applications, or event registrations.
- Donation-related information processed through our payment partners (we do not store full payment card details on our servers).
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
- Communications you send to us, including emails and messages submitted through our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to operate BEAM's programs and website, including to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send newsletters, updates, and information about BEAM programs (with your consent where required).
- Process volunteer applications and event registrations.
- Process donations and issue receipts.
- Improve our website, services, and community programs.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect BEAM's rights.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Sharing of Information
BEAM does not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, send communications, or manage events — only as needed to perform those services and subject to appropriate safeguards. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of BEAM and others.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information, or to withdraw consent for certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how BEAM handles your data, please contact us at info@beam.org