Privacy policy

Last updated: January 2026

Breakthrough is committed to protecting your privacy, your dignity, and your story. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

 

 

1. Who we are

Breakthrough is a stigma‑dissolving movement focused on mental health and addiction. This website shares stories, resources, and educational content. When we say “we,” “us,” or “our,” we’re referring to Breakthrough and the team maintaining this site.

 

 

2. Information we collect

We collect information in two main ways:

2.1 Information you choose to share

Examples include:

  • Contact details:
    Name, email address, and any message you send when you use a contact form or email us.

  • Newsletter sign‑ups:
    Name and email address when you subscribe to updates.

  • Story submissions or feedback:
    Any information you voluntarily share in forms, surveys, or submissions (which may include sensitive experiences related to mental health or addiction, if you choose to share them).

Please only share what you feel comfortable sharing. Avoid including identifying details about other people without their consent.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit this site, some technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • Device and browser information (e.g., browser type, operating system)

  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website)

  • Approximate location data (e.g., city or country, based on IP address)

This is typically collected through analytics tools and cookies to help us understand how the site is used and how to improve it.

 

 

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to you:
    Answer questions, respond to messages, or follow up on contact form submissions.

  • Share updates:
    Send newsletters or updates if you’ve opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

  • Improve the site:
    Understand which pages are helpful, where people get stuck, and how to make the experience more accessible and supportive.

  • Maintain safety and integrity:
    Protect the site from abuse, spam, or technical issues.

We do not sell your personal information.

 

 

4. Cookies and similar technologies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent)

  • Understand how visitors use the site (through analytics)

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Some features of the site may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

 

 

5. When we share information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers:
    Trusted third‑party tools that help us run the website, send emails, or analyze traffic (for example, email newsletter platforms or analytics providers). They are only allowed to use your information to provide services to us.

  • If required by law:
    We may disclose information if we believe it’s necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or address security or safety concerns.

We do not share your personal information for advertising networks or data‑brokering purposes.

 

 

6. Data retention

We keep your information only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

For example:

  • Contact form messages may be kept while we are actively communicating with you and for a reasonable period afterward.

  • Newsletter information is kept while you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we may retain limited records to honor your request and comply with legal obligations.

 

 

7. How we protect your information

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

No system is completely risk‑free, but we are committed to handling your information with care and respect.

 

 

8. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information, where applicable.

  • Opt‑out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or other communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

 

 

9. Children’s privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in that age group.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can review and, if appropriate, delete it.

 

 

10. External links

Our website may link to other sites, resources, or organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

 

 

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, tools, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will show when the most recent changes were made.

If changes are significant, we may highlight them on the site.

 

 

12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your information, or how we handle privacy, you can contact us at:

Breakthrough
jasmine@breakthroughmov.org

We take your privacy seriously. Your story is yours; we are simply committed to holding it with care.