This Policy describes how BeatARFID collects, uses, stores and discloses information about you when you use our Services. It applies whether you access the Services via our website, a mobile device or other platform, but only for users located in the United States. It does not apply to information collected by third‑party sites or services, including providers listed in our directory. Our Services are not intended for individuals outside the United States. We do not comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other non‑U.S. privacy laws.
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last updated: July 25, 2025
BeatARFID, LLC ("BeatARFID," "we," "us" or "our") operates the www.beatarfid.com website and any associated mobile or web applications, including the ARFID Specialist Directory and our future meal‑tracking tool (referred to in this Policy as the "Meal Tracker," regardless of its final or branded name) (collectively, the Services). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, store and disclose information about you when you use our Services.
Table of Contents
1. Scope and Applicability
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
Contact data
When you sign up for our mailing list, join a beta waitlist or communicate with us, you may provide your name, email address and other contact details.
User content
If you submit patient stories, testimonials, reviews or other content, that content may include personal information. Do not submit sensitive health information or information that you do not want public.
Meal Tracker data
For purposes of this Policy, references to the "Meal Tracker" include any meal‑tracking tool we may offer, regardless of its branded name. If you use the Meal Tracker, you may choose to enter dietary preferences, food aversions, meal schedules, meal goals, meal intake, body measurements, moods, meal outcomes and other notes. The Meal Tracker may be used by parents or legal guardians to record information about their minor children. Do not enter medical diagnoses, medication lists or other protected health information. We do not wish to receive or store such information, and any sensitive information you enter is at your own risk.
Important: We may aggregate and anonymize Meal Tracker data for research, analytics and commercial purposes, as described in the "How We Use Information" section.
2.2 Information collected automatically
We may automatically collect certain information when you use the Services, such as:
Usage and log data
We collect information about your interactions with the Services, including pages viewed, referring pages and search queries. We may collect IP addresses, browser type, operating system and other device identifiers.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and analyse site traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.
2.3 Children's information
The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. However, parents or legal guardians may use the Meal Tracker or other features to record information about their minor children. We rely on the parent or guardian to provide that information and to consent to its collection, use and disclosure as described in this Policy. We do not use children's data to contact them or for marketing purposes, and we will delete any personal information collected directly from a child if we learn that no parental consent was provided. If you are under 18, you should use the Services only with a parent or guardian.
2.4 Protected health information (PHI) and HIPAA disclaimer
Our Services are not designed to collect, store or transmit protected health information as defined by the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"). BeatARFID is not a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA and does not provide HIPAA‑compliant services. We ask that you do not submit any PHI, such as medical diagnoses, medication lists or other health information that could identify you or your child. If you choose to provide PHI through the Services, you do so at your own risk. We will handle any information you provide in accordance with this Policy, but we make no representations or warranties that it will be treated as PHI or accorded the protections of HIPAA.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the Services. We use contact data and usage information to respond to inquiries, send newsletters, manage beta programs, deliver content and personalize your experience.
- To communicate with you. We use your email address to send administrative information, technical notices, updates, security alerts and to respond to requests. We may send marketing communications, but you can opt out.
- For analytics, research and commercial purposes. We may aggregate and anonymize information to analyse how users interact with our Services, to develop new features or research initiatives, or to create de‑identified data products. We may license, sell or otherwise monetize these aggregated data sets for research, educational or other commercial purposes. Aggregated data will not identify you or your child.
- For legal compliance. We may use or disclose your information as required by law, to enforce our Terms, or to protect our rights, property or safety.
5. Data Retention and Security
5.1 Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. We may periodically review and securely dispose of data that is no longer needed. We may need to keep certain records to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes or enforce our agreements.
5.2 Security
We use what we believe are industry‑standard security measures to protect your information; however, no method is 100% secure, and we do not guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for protecting any passwords and for securing your own devices.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Opt‑out
You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link. Please note that we may still send you non‑marketing emails regarding your account or administrative matters.
6.2 Access, update or delete
You may request access to, correction of or deletion of your personal information by emailing us at support@beatarfid.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law and will endeavour to honour your request unless we are required to retain information for legal or operational reasons. Parents or guardians may also request to review, update or delete information they have provided about their children.
6.3 Cookies
You may set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly.
6.4 Do Not Track signals
Our Services currently do not respond to web browser "Do Not Track" signals.
7. International Data Transfers
BeatARFID is based in the United States and stores and processes data on servers located in the U.S. Our Services are intended solely for residents of the United States. If you choose to access the Services from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk, consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S., and acknowledge that we are not subject to foreign data‑protection laws (including the GDPR). We make no representation that the Services comply with any laws or regulations outside the United States.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of the Policy. Your continued use of the Services after we publish changes means that you accept the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: