**Last updated:** 12-24-2025

The Braid (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website the-braid.org and use our services, including our email and text messaging (SMS) services.

By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy:

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

* Name
* Phone number
* Email address
* Any information you provide through forms, messages, or subscriptions

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Pages visited and usage data

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

* Provide and operate our services
* Send text messages you have opted in to receive
* Communicate with you about updates, services, or support
* Improve our website and services
* Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Text Messaging (SMS) Privacy

By opting into our text messaging service, you consent to receive SMS messages from us.

* Message frequency may vary
* Message and data rates may apply
* You can opt out at any time by replying **STOP**
* You can request help by replying **HELP**

We do **not** sell or share your mobile number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only:

* With service providers who assist us in operating our services
* To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests
* To protect our rights, safety, or property

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

 6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

* Access your personal information
* Request correction or deletion of your information
* Withdraw consent for communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@the-braid.org

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Braid
Email: info@the-braid.org