Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
At Brains Get Famous (BGF), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of everyone who contacts us, supports our mission, collaborates with our organization, or voluntarily shares their stories through our website.
Who We Are
Brains Get Famous (BGF) is an international nonprofit organization registered in Spain in the National Registry of Associations (Section 1, Registration Number 623330).
BGF USA is registered in the State of California as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 41-4862630).
Website: www.brainsgetfamous.org
Email: info@brainsgetfamous.org
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect personal data when users:
- Contact us through our website;
- Send us an email;
- Make a donation;
- Request information;
- Collaborate with the organization;
- Voluntarily share their personal story.
This information may include:
- Name and surname;
- Email address;
- Phone number;
- Country or city of residence;
- Messages or information voluntarily provided;
- Donation-related information;
- Images, videos, biographies, testimonies, or personal stories, when voluntarily provided and authorized.
Special Category Data
Because Brains Get Famous works with individuals affected by brain tumours and their medical experiences, some information voluntarily shared with us may include health-related data.
This type of information will only be processed when it has been voluntarily provided by the individual concerned or by their authorized representative, and solely for the purposes expressly agreed.
Purposes of Data Processing
We may process personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to messages and contact requests;
- To manage collaborations, donations, volunteer activities, and support initiatives;
- To publish authorized stories, biographies, images, videos, or testimonies;
- To communicate information related to Brains Get Famous' activities;
- To comply with administrative, legal, and organizational obligations;
- To improve our website and enhance the user experience.
Legal Basis
The processing of personal data may be based on:
- The user's consent;
- The legitimate interests of the organization;
- Compliance with legal obligations;
- The management of donations, collaborations, or requests initiated by the user.
Data Sharing
Brains Get Famous does not sell personal data to third parties.
Personal data may only be shared when necessary with:
- Service providers that assist us in operating our website or managing communications;
- Legal, accounting, or administrative advisors;
- Public authorities, where required by applicable law;
- Partner organizations or collaborators, when necessary and with the appropriate authorization.
Publication of Stories, Images, and Videos
Any personal story, image, video, biography, or testimony published on this website will only be used when authorization has been granted by the individual concerned or by their legal representative.
Brains Get Famous respects the dignity, privacy, and personal wishes of every individual whose story is shared.
Users may request the review, modification, or removal of their published content at any time by contacting us at:
Data Retention
Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for the period required by applicable law.
User Rights
Users may request:
- Access to their personal data;
- Rectification of inaccurate information;
- Deletion of their personal data;
- Restriction of processing;
- Objection to processing;
- Data portability, where applicable.
Requests may be sent to:
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority if they believe their data protection rights have not been respected.
Security
Brains Get Famous implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Brains Get Famous may update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes.
The most recent version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:
Brains Get Famous
Website: www.brainsgetfamous.org
Email: info@brainsgetfamous.org