Beyond Barriers Swim Foundation and Beyond Barriers Swim LLC ("BBSF", "we", "us", or "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

• Donate to BBSF
• Sign up for our programs, events, or newsletter
• Contact us via forms or email
• Volunteer or apply to participate

This may include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Health or accommodation information (if voluntarily provided for adaptive lessons)
• IP address and browser information (for analytics and security)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates
• Improve our website and outreach
• Comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
• Government agencies when legally required (e.g., IRS or state charity regulators)
• BBSF’s affiliated entities (such as Beyond Barriers Swim LLC) under a license agreement, only for administrative or curriculum purposes and in accordance with this policy

All third-party service providers are required to protect your data consistent with this policy.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Ask us to correct or delete your data
• Opt out of newsletters or emails by clicking "unsubscribe"

Contact us at: beyondbarriersswim@gmail.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our site and programs are not intended for children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. External Links

This site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date above will reflect the most recent version.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact:  beyondbarriersswim@gmail.com

11. Text Messaging and Phone Numbers

If you provide your phone number and opt in, we may use SMS (text messaging) to communicate with you about program updates, scheduling, or donation opportunities. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

• Consent: By providing your number, you agree to receive texts from BBSF. Consent is not required to participate or donate.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message.
• Support: For help, reply “HELP” or contact us at [insert email].

We do not share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.