Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Be Kindr Inc. ("Be Kindr," "we," "us," or "our") has created this Privacy Policy because we know that you care about how information you provide to us is used and shared. This Privacy Policy describes our information collection and use practices in connection with our website located at https://www.be-kindr.com/ (the "Website"), and when you otherwise interact with us in any way.
By visiting our Website and/or submitting stories, you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms of Service.
1. The Information We Collect
Contact Information
When you contact us via the Website, email, or when you sign up to receive our newsletter, you will be asked to provide your name and email address (collectively, "Contact Information"). The Contact Information is used to provide the requested service or information, and to contact you for purposes of direct marketing of our current and future services.
Account Information
To submit Stories through our Website, you may be required to create an account by providing your name and email address (collectively, "Account Information"). We use the Account Information to process the creation of your account, verify your identity, and manage your account, including your Story submissions.
Story Information
When you submit a Story through our Website, we collect the following information:
- The text of your Story
- City and country where the Story took place
- Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) for display on our map
- Whether you choose to submit anonymously
- The date and time of submission
This information is used to display your Story on our public map and in our community features.
Information Obtained Automatically
When you access or use the Website, we use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to automatically collect technical information such as: traffic data, usage data, location data, device information (including device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution, IP address), and logs.
We use this information to: enhance the performance and functionality of the Website, personalize your experience, understand how you use the Website, improve the Website, and measure advertising effectiveness.
2. How We Use and Share Your Information
We may use and share your personal information to:
- Provide the Website and display Stories on our map
- Send you our weekly "Journey" newsletter and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Monitor, support, analyze, and improve the Website
- Communicate with you regarding the Website
- Detect and protect against fraud or criminal activity
- Share with third-party service providers (IT hosting, email services, analytics)
- Comply with applicable law and legal requirements
- Otherwise, with your consent
3. Public Stories
Stories you submit to Be Kindr are displayed publicly on our Website, including on our interactive map. Stories include the text of your Story, city and country location, your first name (unless submitted anonymously), and geographic coordinates.
THIS PRIVACY POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO STORIES YOU SUBMIT. ALL STORIES ARE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MAY BE VIEWED BY ANYONE VISITING THE WEBSITE. Do not include personal information in your Stories that you do not want to be public.
4. Your Choices
Update Information
If the personal information we have for you changes, you may correct, update, or delete it by contacting us at hello@be-kindr.com.
Marketing Communications
You may manage your receipt of marketing communications by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any of our marketing emails. You cannot opt out of receiving transactional emails (such as story approval notifications).
Cookie Management
Most browsers let you remove or reject cookies. To do this, follow the instructions in your browser settings. Please note that if you set your browser to disable cookies, the Website may not work properly. For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Delete Your Stories
You may request deletion of your Stories at any time by contacting us at hello@be-kindr.com. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to remove Stories within 30 days.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. You should keep in mind, however, that no Internet transmission is 100% secure or error-free.
6. Notice to Non-U.S. Residents
Our Website and servers are located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, processed, and maintained in the United States where privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your country of origin. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer and processing.
7. California Privacy Rights
California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@be-kindr.com.
8. About Children
We do not knowingly collect or receive personal information from children under the age of 18 through the Website. If you are under the age of 18, please do not provide any personal information through the Website. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at hello@be-kindr.com.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, and will post any changes on the Website. By visiting the Website after we make any such changes, you are deemed to have accepted such changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or to report a privacy issue, please contact us at: hello@be-kindr.com