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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025
Last Updated: May 2025

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
BeingWell.Me website and community platform is owned and operated by BeingWell.Me, which serves as the data controller of your personal data. This Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, process, and protect information gathered through our website, Free Newsletter subscription service, and BeingWell.Me Community platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

By using our website, subscribing to our Free Newsletter, or participating in the BeingWell.Me Community, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
2.1. Automatically Collected Information ("Device Information")
When you visit BeingWell.Me, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
  • Web browser type and version
  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Time zone settings
  • Operating system and device information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies installed on your device
  • Pages you visit and how you interact with our site
  • Websites or search terms that referred you to our site
  • Time spent on pages and overall site usage patterns

2.2. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
For Website Registration and Community Participation:
  • Full name (first and last name)
  • Email address
  • Username and password
  • Profile information and bio
  • City of residence or location
  • Organization or profession
  • Telephone number
  • Profile photo or avatar

For Free Newsletter Subscription:
  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Subscription preferences
  • Communication preferences

For Community Features:
  • Posts, comments, and contributions
  • Forum discussions and interactions
  • Messages sent to other community members
  • Community preferences and settings

For Transactions and Services:
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)
  • Billing address
  • Transaction history
  • Service preferences

2.3. Communication Data
We collect information from communications you send to us, including:
  • Customer service inquiries
  • Feedback and suggestions
  • Community reports or complaints
  • Newsletter feedback and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information
3.1. Primary Purposes
We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Website Operations:
  • To provide and maintain our website functionality
  • To ensure website security and prevent abuse
  • To analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • To troubleshoot technical issues

Free Newsletter Service:
  • To deliver our newsletter content to subscribers
  • To personalize newsletter content based on preferences
  • To track newsletter engagement and improve content
  • To manage subscription preferences and unsubscribe requests

BeingWell.Me Community:
  • To facilitate community interactions and discussions
  • To moderate content and ensure community guidelines compliance
  • To enable communication between community members
  • To provide community features and functionality
  • To recognize and reward active community participation

Customer Service:
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To resolve technical issues and complaints
  • To provide assistance with account management

Legal and Security:
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and interests
  • To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
  • To enforce our terms of service

3.2. Data Minimization
We adhere to the principle of data minimization, processing only the minimum amount of personal data necessary to achieve the specified purposes. We do not collect or process personal data for purposes that are incompatible with the original collection purpose.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Residents)
For European Union residents, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
  • Consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or provide optional information
  • Contract: To fulfill our agreement with you when you use our services
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, security, and improving our services
  • Legal Obligation: When required by applicable law or regulation

5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1. Rights for EU Residents
If you are a European resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
  • Right to be Informed: You have the right to know how your data is being processed
  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have rights regarding automated processing and profiling

5.2. Newsletter and Communication Preferences
  • Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our Free Newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails
  • Preference Management: You can update your communication preferences through your account settings
  • Frequency Control: You can choose how often you receive communications from us

5.3. Community Controls
  • Profile Management: You can update or delete your community profile information
  • Content Control: You can edit or delete your posts and comments
  • Privacy Settings: You can control who can see your profile and community activity
  • Account Deletion: You can request complete removal of your community account

5.4. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at policy@beingwell.me. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
6.1. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email delivery services for our newsletter
  • Analytics and website optimization
  • Payment processing (for paid services)
  • Community platform functionality
These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

6.2. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your information when:
  • Required or permitted by law
  • Responding to legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Protecting our rights, property, or safety
  • Protecting the rights, property, or safety of others
  • Investigating fraud or security issues
  • Responding to government requests

6.3. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Europe, including Canada and the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

8. Data Security
8.1. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
  • Secure servers in controlled, protected environments
  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Employee training on data protection

8.2. Limitations
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe plus a brief period for processing
  • Community Content: May be retained for community integrity even after account deletion
  • Transaction Records: Retained as required by applicable law and accounting standards
  • Website Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
10.1. Types of Cookies We Use
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and advertisements

10.2. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of significant changes by:
  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending notification via our newsletter (if subscribed)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information
14.1. Data Protection Officer
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, contact us at:
Email: policy@beingwell.me

14.2. Response Time
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate this in your communication.

14.3. Supervisory Authority
EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection supervisory authority if they believe their data protection rights have been violated.

BeingWell.Me
Committed to Your Privacy and Wellbeing

Last Updated: May 2025