Last updated: October 17, 2026
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information bddiabetes.com (“we,” “us” or “our”) collects when you visit https://beddiabetes.com (the “Site”), how we use it, who we share it with and the choices and rights you have.
bddiabetes.com is an independent educational website. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), and BD does not receive or control any data collected through this Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact forms and email. Your name, email address and the content of your message when you contact us.
- Newsletter sign-ups. Your email address and, if provided, your first name and subscription preferences.
- Comments or feedback. Any information you choose to include in feedback you send us.
Please do not send us sensitive health information, such as test results or medication details. We do not need it to respond, and we are not a healthcare provider.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers and analytics tools may automatically collect:
- IP address (which may be truncated or anonymized)
- Browser type, device type and operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages and links clicked
- Referring website and approximate location (country or region)
- Date and time of your visit
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site working, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use our content. You can learn more, including how to manage cookies, in our Cookie Policy.
Where required by law, such as for visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics or a similar privacy-focused tool, to measure traffic and improve our articles. These services collect usage information through cookies or scripts and provide us with aggregated reports. We configure analytics to limit data collection where possible, for example by anonymizing IP addresses.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain and secure the Site
- To respond to your questions, feedback and correction requests
- To send newsletters you have subscribed to
- To understand which content is useful and improve it
- To detect and prevent spam, abuse and security incidents
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it to make automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA or UK, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for newsletters and non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests — to run, secure and improve the Site and respond to your messages.
- Legal obligation — where we must keep or disclose information to comply with the law.
Contact Forms
Messages sent through our contact form or by email are stored in our website system and email inbox so we can reply. We keep these messages only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping, generally no longer than 24 months.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send diabetes-education updates and new articles. We may use a third-party email service provider to manage the list. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can also unsubscribe by emailing us.
Third Parties and Data Sharing
We share information only with service providers that help us run the Site, and only as needed for them to perform their services. These may include:
- Web hosting and security providers
- Analytics providers
- Email and newsletter platforms
- Spam-protection services for forms
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a merger or sale of the Site. Our pages may link to external websites, such as government health agencies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Data Retention and Security
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, such as encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls and software updates, to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however.
International Transfers
Our Site is operated from the United States, and our service providers may process data in the US or other countries. Where we transfer personal data from the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Your Privacy Rights
Rights Under GDPR (EEA and UK)
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Rights Under the CCPA/CPRA (California)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, use and disclose; to request deletion or correction; to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; and not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. Residents of other US states with privacy laws may have similar rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Email hello@beddiabetes.com with your request. We may need to verify your identity before acting, and we will respond within the time required by applicable law (generally 30 to 45 days). You may use an authorized agent where the law allows.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA and UK). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may also be highlighted on the Site.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, email hello@beddiabetes.com or visit our Contact Us page.
