Last updated: March 31, 2026
Beta Cell Foundation ("BCF," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-4054715). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit betacellfoundation.org, learn.betacellfoundation.org, and use our programs, tools, and services.
Information We Collect
On betacellfoundation.org, we do not collect personal information. We do not use cookies, analytics trackers, or any form of user tracking beyond standard server logs maintained by our hosting provider, which may include IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. These logs are used solely for security and performance monitoring.
Education Hub (learn.betacellfoundation.org)
Our Education Hub allows you to optionally create an account to track your course progress. If you choose to create an account:
• We collect and store your email address — this is the only personal information we collect.
• Your email is used solely for passwordless login (login links) and to associate your course progress with your account.
• We store your course progress (which sections you have completed) so you can pick up where you left off.
• We use a session cookie that is strictly necessary to keep you logged in. This cookie is essential for the authentication service you requested and is not used for tracking, analytics, or advertising. It expires after 30 days. No consent banner is required for this cookie under GDPR, as it is necessary to provide the service.
• No other cookies are set. No analytics, tracking pixels, or third-party trackers are used on the Education Hub.
• All courses are fully accessible without creating an account. Accounts are only needed to save progress.
Your Data Rights
You can permanently delete your account and all associated data (email address, course progress, and enrollment records) at any time from the "My Progress" page on the Education Hub. Deletion is immediate and irreversible. If you need assistance, contact us at info@betacellfoundation.org.
Data Retention
Your account data is retained only for as long as your account exists. When you delete your account, all associated data — including your email address, course progress, and enrollment records — is permanently and immediately removed from our systems. No backups or copies are retained.
Simulators
The blood sugar simulators run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter — timing, doses, exercise details, or any slider or toggle you adjust — is sent to any server. All calculations happen locally on your device, and nothing is saved when you close the page.
Third-Party Services
Our website and programs use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
• Supabase — The Education Hub uses Supabase for authentication and data storage. Your email address and course progress are stored on Supabase's infrastructure. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.
• Zeffy — We use Zeffy to process donations and newsletter signups. When you interact with a Zeffy form, your information is handled according to Zeffy's Privacy Policy. We do not receive or store your payment details.
• Apple Podcasts — The Type One Run Podcast is available through Apple Podcasts. If you listen through an embedded player or Apple's platform, Apple's privacy policy governs your interaction with their service.
• Facebook — The Type One Run community operates on Facebook. Your participation in Facebook groups is governed by Meta's privacy policy. We do not collect or store data from your Facebook activity.
• SquadLocker — Type One Run merchandise is available through SquadLocker. If you make a purchase, SquadLocker's privacy policy governs the transaction. We do not receive or store your payment information from store purchases.
Data We Do Not Collect
Beyond the optional email address on the Education Hub, we do not collect, store, or process any personal data including names, payment information, health data, or browsing behavior. No user data is sold, shared, or provided to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes.
California Privacy Rights (CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. We want to make sure you can exercise these rights easily:
• Right to Know: The only personal information we collect is your email address if you create an account on the Education Hub. We use it solely for authentication and associating your course progress.
• Right to Delete: You can delete your account and all associated data (email, course progress, enrollment records) at any time from the "My Progress" page on the Education Hub, or by contacting us at info@betacellfoundation.org.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. There is nothing to opt out of.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
• Categories of Personal Information Collected: Email address (identifiers) — collected only on the Education Hub when you voluntarily create an account.
• Categories of Personal Information Sold or Shared: None. We do not sell or share personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our websites are intended for general educational use and do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 for California residents under CPRA). If you believe a child has created an account on the Education Hub, contact us and we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, we will update it here. The current policy will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at info@betacellfoundation.org.