Privacy Policy

The Bench 988 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit bench988.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. We built this site to support firefighters and their families — protecting your privacy is part of that commitment.

Information We Collect

We collect only what we need to operate the site and respond to you:

• Information you provide. If you contact us by email or any form on the site, we receive what you choose to share (name, email address, message).
• Automatically collected information. Like most websites, our hosting and analytics tools may log standard data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and referring site. This is used in aggregate to understand traffic.
• Cookies. We use a small number of cookies for basic site functionality and anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

How We Use Information

• To respond to questions and messages you send us.
• To operate, maintain, and improve the site.
• To understand which content and resources are most helpful.
• To comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us run the site (for example, hosting and analytics) under confidentiality obligations, or when required by law.

Crisis Resources

If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Bench 988 is not a crisis service and does not provide medical or mental-health treatment. Information shared with us through the site is not treated as a clinical record.

Data Retention

We keep messages and inquiries only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping. Aggregate analytics may be retained longer.

Your Choices

• You can ask us to access, correct, or delete information you sent us.
• You can opt out of future emails by replying to ask us to stop.
• You can disable cookies in your browser.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email support@bench988.com.