Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

At Bearing Witness Inc., we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

2. What information we collect

Depending on how you interact with our site, we may collect:

• Personal information you provide directly — e.g., name, email address, contact details (if you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, sign up, or otherwise submit a form)

• Automatically collected information — e.g., IP address, browser type, device type, browsing activity, cookies, and similar tracking data (if cookies or tracking tools are in use)

3. How we collect information

We collect information when you:

• Submit a form (contact form, subscription form, donation form, etc.)

• Sign up for updates or newsletters

• Interact with features of the site

• Browse or navigate the site (automatic tracking — e.g., analytics or cookies)

4. Why we collect this information / What we use it for

We use collected information for purposes such as:

• Responding to your inquiries or requests

• Sending you updates, newsletters, or relevant communications (only if you opt in)

• Improving our website, its content, and your user experience

• Understanding how the website is used (analytics)

• For legal, administrative, and security purposes as needed

5. How we store, use, share, and disclose your information

• Your data is stored securely using the infrastructure provided by Wix.

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

• We may share your information only when necessary — for example, with trusted service providers who help operate the site (hosting, technical support, email delivery), under strict confidentiality.

• We may also share personal information if required by law or to protect legal rights.

6. Cookies and tracking & third‑party services

• Our site may use cookies and similar tracking tools (e.g., for analytics, performance monitoring, or user experience).

• If we use non-essential cookies, we will request your consent (e.g., via a cookie consent banner) before placing them.

• You may disable or refuse cookies at any time via your browser settings (though this may affect site functionality).

7. Your rights — consent, access, correction, and deletion

• You have the right to withdraw your consent for data collection or processing at any time.

• You may request to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.

• To do so — or if you have any privacy-related questions — contact us at the email below.

8. Updates to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, along with the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy, or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: bearingwitness.inc@outlook.com.au

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