Breaktime is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains why we collect certain types of information and how we protect your privacy—whether you're interacting with us in person, via email, through postal mail, or on our website. We may collect contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and interests. We do not collect or store sensitive information like Social Security numbers or credit card data on our own servers. Any financial transactions are processed through secure, encrypted third-party services, and any paper records are regularly shredded. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or financial information under any circumstances.

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If you provide your email address, we may contact you about events, updates, volunteer opportunities, or urgent alerts, unless you request not to receive these communications. You may opt out of emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly. Most of our website is accessible without providing personal information, but some actions—such as applying to our program, signing up for updates, or making a donation—may require you to share information. All personal and financial data collected through our website is handled in accordance with this policy.

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We collect IP addresses to improve website performance and user experience. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information. We may also use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These small files help remember your preferences and allow for easier navigation. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of our website may not function properly as a result.

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We use industry-standard security practices, including SSL encryption, to protect data during transmission. While we do everything possible to safeguard your information, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

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If you use a referral feature on our website to share Breaktime with a friend, we may collect your friend’s name and email address solely to send a one-time invitation. We do not store or use this information for any other purpose. Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Please be aware that Breaktime is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

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If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact Breaktime at info@breaktime.org or by mail at 63 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110. Breaktime reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will take effect immediately upon posting.