Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we protect your personal information and respect your privacy when you engage with The Beating Edge community.

Last Updated: January 2024

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter
Name and contact information when you submit guest applications or contact us
Medical stories and experiences you choose to share
Comments and feedback you provide

Automatically Collected Information

Website usage data and analytics
Device information and browser type
IP address and location data (aggregated and anonymized)
Podcast listening statistics

How We Use Your Information

Communication: To send you episode updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
Content Creation: To feature guest stories and experiences (with explicit consent)
Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
Community Building: To connect patients, healthcare professionals, and advocates
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Medical Information & Stories

⚠️ Important Notice

Any medical information or personal health stories you share with us will only be used with your explicit written consent. We will never share your medical information without your permission.

All medical stories are anonymized unless you specifically request otherwise
You can request removal of your story at any time
We do not provide medical advice or replace professional medical care
Stories are for educational and inspirational purposes only

Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your story or information
Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the podcast (email services, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individuals

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access & Update

Request access to your personal information and update or correct it

Delete

Request deletion of your personal information and stories

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from communications at any time

Portability

Request a copy of your information in a portable format

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
Secure storage with limited access
Regular security audits and updates
Staff training on privacy and security practices

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Privacy Questions & Requests

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.