Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 6, 2026

New Breakthroughs in Autism (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors to our website, podcast platforms, and related online services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

Name, email address, or other contact information when you subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or submit feedback/questions.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and usage data through analytics tools.
Information on how you interact with our website, podcast episodes, emails, and content.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Services may not function properly if you do.

d. Third-Party Integrations:

If you interact with our Services via third-party platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.), those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
Communicate with you about new episodes, research, and autism breakthroughs.
Respond to your questions, requests, or feedback.
Monitor usage and analyze trends to improve content and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations and protect the safety and rights of our nonprofit, users, or others.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, email services, analytics, or marketing, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: When required by law, legal process, or governmental request.
Protection of Rights: To protect and defend our rights, property, safety, or the safety of our users or others.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights

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

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Restrict or object to certain processing of your personal data.
Withdraw consent to data collection at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@breakthroughsinautism.org.

6. Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. International Users

If you access our Services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be processed and stored in the U.S. where privacy laws may differ from your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of information to the U.S.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request access to and deletion of personal information collected by us, and to know the categories of personal information we share with third parties.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

New Breakthroughs in Autism
Email: contact@breakthroughsinautism.org
Mailing Address: Available upon request