Effective Date: May 29, 2026
Breaking Barriers ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at breakingbarriersstories.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, guests, and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or engage with our media and content production services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device ("Personal Information").
A. Information Provided Voluntarily:
"Be on the Show" Form Data: Name, email address, and phone number submitted through our "Be on the Show" form.
Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided when you contact us or fill out our "Be on the Show" intake forms.
Professional Data: Business name, job title, industry, and brand details.
Media Assets: Biographies, headshots, video clips, and story narratives submitted for media coaching or production purposes.
Payment Information: If applicable, billing addresses and payment details processed through our secure third-party payment processors.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited on our Site.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to analyze Site traffic and enhance user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your Personal Information for the following business purposes:
Service Delivery: To provide our media services, including facilitating media appearances on platforms such as Zondra TV, distributing press releases, and delivering media coaching.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide project updates, and send promotional materials related to Breaking Barriers (subject to your right to opt-out).
Brand Development: To help you amplify your narrative and establish authority in your field through curated media exposure.
Analytics: To monitor and improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:
Media Partners: To fulfill our services and coordinate features, we may share necessary information with media partners such as Zondra TV, as well as other media outlets, broadcasters, and press distribution networks.
Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors to assist with website hosting, email marketing, and payment processing.
Ownership Rights: Consistent with our mission, we respect the ownership of your narrative. However, by participating in our media services, you grant us the necessary licenses to distribute and promote the produced content across our designated platforms.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights (subject to verification and applicable legal exceptions):
Access / Right to Know: The right to request access to and/or copies of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction (Rectification): The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion (Erasure): The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
Data Portability: The right to receive certain personal information in a portable and readily usable format.
Opt-Out of Marketing: The right to opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
CCPA/CPRA Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information.
Non-Discrimination: California residents have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising their privacy rights.
Withdraw Consent / Object / Restrict Processing: Where applicable under GDPR, you may have the right to withdraw consent, object to certain processing, or request restricted processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. International Data Transfers
Our services are based in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Breaking Barriers
Email: [email protected]
Website: breakingbarriersstories.com
