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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
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Privacy Policy
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Copyright Notice
DMCA Policy
Accessibility Statement
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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
At The Bright Beat, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By subscribing to The Bright Beat, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you newsletters, updates, and promotions. We may also collect your name if you provide it voluntarily.
Demographic Information (Voluntary & Anonymous)
We may ask you to complete optional surveys, including during our sign-up process, to help us understand our audience better. These surveys may request demographic or preference-based information such as your age, gender, location, and interests.
Participation is entirely voluntary
Survey responses are collected anonymously
Responses are not linked to personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated
Transaction Information
If you make purchases (merchandise, digital products, memberships, or donations), we collect information necessary to process your transaction, including billing address and shipping information (where applicable). Payment card information is processed directly by our payment processor and is not stored by The Bright Beat.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To Provide Our Services: Send newsletters, updates, and content you've subscribed to receive
To Process Transactions: Fulfill orders, process payments, send receipts, and provide customer support
To Improve Our Content: Analyze engagement and understand what resonates with our audience
For Audience Insights & Monetization: Use aggregated and anonymized insights to support sponsorships, partnerships, advertising opportunities, or membership offerings (personally identifiable information is never shared with advertisers or partners without your explicit consent)
To Administer Programs: Manage referral programs, contests, giveaways, and rewards
To Send Marketing Communications: Share relevant offers, updates, or news from The Bright Beat (you can opt out anytime)
How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
The Bright Beat uses Beehiiv as our email service provider. Beehiiv processes subscriber data on our behalf for email delivery, analytics, and subscriber management. Beehiiv's handling of data is governed by its own privacy and security policies. We may also use other trusted third-party tools for research, analytics, website functionality, or operational purposes.
Sponsors & Partners (Anonymized Data Only)
We may share aggregated, anonymized demographic insights with sponsors or potential partners to help them understand our audience. This data does not identify individual subscribers.
Payment Processors
Payments for donations, memberships, merchandise, or other paid offerings are processed by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, or others). The Bright Beat does not store or process payment card information directly. Payment data is handled according to the privacy policies of those providers.
Shipping & Fulfillment Partners
If you purchase physical merchandise, we share your shipping address with fulfillment partners to deliver your order.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, to comply with legal process, to protect our rights or safety, or to protect the safety of others.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies on our website to improve functionality and understand usage. We also use email analytics (such as open and click tracking) to measure engagement and improve content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Use of AI Tools
The Bright Beat may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with content research, curation, writing and other operational tasks. If so, all AI-generated content is reviewed, edited, and approved by human editors before publication. We do not use subscriber data to train AI models, and any use of AI tools complies with our privacy commitments.
Your Rights
As a subscriber, you have the following rights:
Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
Data Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information by contacting [email protected] (we may retain certain information as required by law)
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Certain data rights requests may also be handled at the platform level by Beehiiv via [email protected].
Children's Privacy
The Bright Beat is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact [email protected].
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your subscription is active or as needed to provide our services. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will delete your information within 30-90 days, except where required to retain it for legal, tax, or audit purposes.Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and research purposes.
International Users
The Bright Beat is based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to The Bright Beat! By subscribing to our newsletter, visiting our website, or using our services, you agree to the following terms:
All content provided by The Bright Beat is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee completeness or reliability. You may share our content by linking back to it with proper attribution, but you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, or sell our content without prior written permission.
By subscribing or using our services, you agree to:
Provide accurate information and keep it updated
Be at least 16 years old
Maintain the confidentiality of your account and any associated passwords
Use our services lawfully and not engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behavior
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
By submitting content to The Bright Beat (including but not limited to story recommendations, testimonials, photos, comments, survey responses, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in our newsletter, website, social media, and promotional materials. You represent and warrant that:
You own or have permission to share any content you submit
Your submission does not violate any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)
Your submission does not contain defamatory, obscene, or illegal material
We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or remove any submitted content at our discretion. The Bright Beat is not obligated to use, credit, or compensate users for submissions, though we may choose to provide attribution when appropriate.
The Bright Beat curates content from various news sources and may include images, quotes, or excerpts from third-party publications. We make reasonable efforts to:
Link to original sources
Use properly licensed or public domain images
Respect copyright and fair use principles
If you believe any content infringes your rights, contact us at [email protected] and we will investigate promptly.Readers may not republish, redistribute, or commercially use any images or content from The Bright Beat without permission from the original copyright holder.
The Bright Beat may feature sponsored content, advertisements, or affiliate links. We will always clearly disclose such relationships when they exist.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links featured in The Bright Beat may be affiliate links, meaning we may receive a small commission if you click on a link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services we genuinely believe in. Our recommendations are always honest and based on our genuine belief in the product or service.
Sponsored Content Disclosure: Occasionally, The Bright Beat may feature sponsored content or paid partnerships, including advertisements and promotions from Beehiiv's Ad Network or Boost program. Sponsored articles, mentions, or promotions will always be clearly marked as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or "Promoted." We are committed to maintaining transparency and trust with our readers. All sponsored content complies with FTC guidelines and aligns with The Bright Beat's positive spirit and mission. We maintain editorial control over all content and only partner with brands that align with our values.
The presence of sponsored content does not imply endorsement unless explicitly stated. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or reliability of third-party products or services.
The Bright Beat may offer referral programs or rewards for subscribers who share our newsletter. Participation in these programs is subject to additional terms that will be provided at the time of enrollment.We reserve the right to:
Modify or terminate referral programs at any time
Withhold or revoke rewards if fraud, manipulation, or terms violations are detected
Set eligibility requirements for participation
Rewards are not transferable and have no cash value unless explicitly stated.
The Bright Beat may occasionally host contests, sweepstakes, or giveaways. Each contest will have specific rules provided at the time of entry. By participating, you agree to:
Follow all contest-specific rules and eligibility requirements
Allow us to announce winners publicly (first name and last initial)
Comply with all applicable laws
No purchase is necessary to enter or win unless otherwise stated. Void where prohibited. We are not responsible for technical failures, lost entries, or prizes lost or damaged in transit.
If The Bright Beat offers merchandise, digital products, memberships, or other paid offerings, the following terms apply:
Making Purchases: By completing a purchase, you agree to:
Provide accurate payment and shipping information
Pay all applicable fees, taxes, and shipping costs
Comply with any product-specific terms or licenses
Donations: Donations to The Bright Beat are voluntary and non-refundable. Donors may receive recognition or perks at our discretion, but donations do not entitle donors to any ownership, control, or decision-making authority over The Bright Beat.
Memberships: If we offer paid memberships, members will receive benefits as described at the time of purchase. Membership benefits are subject to change with reasonable notice. Recurring subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.
Returns and Refunds:
Digital products are generally non-refundable
Physical merchandise may be returnable within 30 days of receipt if unused and in original condition
Contact [email protected] for return requests
Shipping: We are not responsible for shipping delays caused by carriers, incorrect addresses provided by customers, or customs issues for international orders. Risk of loss passes to you upon delivery to the carrier.
The Bright Beat may maintain presence on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.). By interacting with our social media accounts, you agree to comply with the terms and community guidelines of those platforms.
User Interactions: When you comment on, share, or interact with our social media posts:
Your interactions are governed by the respective platform's terms of service
We may share, repost, or feature your comments or content with attribution
We reserve the right to remove, hide, or block comments that are inappropriate, spam, or violate our values
Third-Party Content: Content shared on our social media may include links to third-party websites or content. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or practices of third-party content.
Official Accounts: Be aware of impersonators. Our official social media handles will be listed on our website. We will never ask for passwords, payment information, or personal details via direct message.
We reserve the right to modify, pause, or discontinue The Bright Beat newsletter, website, or any service at any time without notice and without liability.
We may introduce new paid offerings, premium content, or features in the future. Any such offerings will be governed by additional terms presented at the time of purchase or enrollment.
We may update these Terms periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify subscribers via email or prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
THE BRIGHT BEAT, ITS OWNER, AND AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
Your use of our content or services
Any errors or omissions in content
Unauthorized access to your data
Third-party products, services, or websites
Service interruptions or technical issues
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Bright Beat, its owner, and any affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Your misuse of our content or services
Any content you submit to The Bright Beat
Your fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful conduct
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Arbitration Agreement: Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from these Terms or your use of The Bright Beat will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court. Arbitration will take place in New Jersey or remotely via video conference.You and The Bright Beat each waive the right to:
Trial by jury
Participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration
Exception: Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized use of our services.
Small Claims Court: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court as an alternative to arbitration.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Bright Beat regarding your use of our services and supersede any prior agreements.
All content provided by The Bright Beat is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive to share accurate and uplifting stories, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information presented.
The Bright Beat curates content from third-party news sources. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or reliability of external content. Always verify information with original sources when making important decisions.
No Professional Advice: Nothing in The Bright Beat constitutes professional advice (medical, legal, financial, tax, or otherwise). Do not rely on our content as a substitute for professional consultation. Always consult with qualified professionals for specific advice related to your situation.
No Endorsement: Mention of any product, service, company, or organization does not constitute endorsement unless explicitly stated.
Forward-Looking Statements: Any statements about future plans, goals, or expectations are forward-looking and may not occur as described.
Third-Party Links: Our newsletter may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party sites. Use them at your own risk.
Any actions you take based on the information provided are strictly at your own risk. You assume full responsibility for any decisions or actions taken based on information from The Bright Beat.
© 2026 The Bright Beat. All rights reserved.
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, email templates, and website design, is the property of The Bright Beat or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright law.
Permitted Uses: You may:
Share individual articles by linking to them with proper attribution
Print individual articles for personal, non-commercial useQuote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with attribution and a link back to the source
Prohibited Uses: You may not:
Reproduce, distribute, republish, or create derivative works without explicit written permission
Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
Remove copyright notices or attributions
Frame or embed our content on other websites without permission
Violations may result in legal action and you may be held liable for damages, including attorney fees.
For licensing inquiries, contact [email protected].
The Bright Beat respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We respond to valid notices of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on The Bright Beat infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to [email protected] with the following information:
Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed (or a representative list if multiple works)
Identification of the infringing material and information sufficient to locate it (e.g., URL or description)
Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf
Your physical or electronic signature
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will investigate promptly and remove infringing content if appropriate.
Counter-Notice
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice with:
Your contact information
Identification of the removed content and its location before removalI
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
Consent to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
Your physical or electronic signature
Repeat Infringer Policy
We may terminate accounts or subscriptions of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
The Bright Beat is committed to ensuring our content is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) where possible.
If you experience any difficulty accessing our content or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist you promptly.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these policies or your data, please contact us at:
The Bright Beat
Email: [email protected]
For data privacy requests (access, deletion, portability), you may also contact Beehiiv directly at [email protected].We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
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