01Scope and overview
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, program applications, contact forms, communications, events, and related services.
By using the Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services or provide personal information.
02Information we collect
- Contact details, such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and preferred contact method.
- Application and program information, including institution, academic background, research proposals, nominations, and supporting documents.
- Account information, such as login credentials and preferences.
- Communications, including emails, form submissions, newsletter subscriptions, and SMS consent records.
- Device and usage data, such as IP address, browser, pages viewed, referring URLs, approximate location, and data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
03How we collect information
- Directly from you when you submit a form, apply to a program, subscribe, contact us, or consent to text messages.
- Automatically through cookies, logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
- From partner institutions, reviewers, and service providers who help administer our programs.
- From publicly available sources when reasonably necessary to verify eligibility or provide requested services.
04How we use information
- Administer grant programs, fellowships, scholarships, events, and community support.
- Respond to questions and communicate about applications, deadlines, awards, and events.
- Send newsletters or text messages where permitted and with any consent required by law.
- Operate, analyze, secure, and improve the website and our services.
- Detect fraud, enforce our Terms, comply with law, and establish or defend legal claims.
05Cookies and analytics
We and our service providers may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep the website working, remember preferences, understand traffic, and improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality. Global Privacy Control signals may be honored where required by applicable law.
06How we disclose information
- To vendors that help us host the website, manage applications, provide analytics, send communications, or secure our systems.
- To expert reviewers, partner institutions, and professional advisers when needed to evaluate applications or administer awards.
- To government authorities or other parties when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, and security.
- In connection with a reorganization or similar transaction.
- With your direction or consent.
07SMS privacy
When you opt in to text messages, we collect your mobile number, consent record, and message activity to provide the program. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may share this information with messaging vendors solely to deliver and support our messages.
Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for help.
08Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including administering programs, maintaining records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations.
09Information security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No website, transmission, or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10Your choices and privacy rights
You may unsubscribe from email through the link in the message and from texts by replying STOP. You may also contact us at contact@beckman-foundation.org to request access, correction, deletion, or a copy of personal information, or to appeal a denied request.
Depending on where you live, including California, you may have rights to know, access, correct, delete, or obtain a portable copy of personal information. We will not discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right.
11U.S. state privacy notice
Some state laws define certain analytics disclosures as a "sale" or "sharing" even when no money is exchanged. If those laws apply, you may request to opt out by contacting us. We do not sell personal information for money.
12Children's privacy
The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us so we can take appropriate action.
13Third-party services and links
The Services may link to third-party websites or use third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
14Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the revised version and update the date above.
15Contact us
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Attn: Anne Hultgren, Executive Director
100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617, United States
contact@beckman-foundation.org