Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Understanding Life Boston (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit this website or register for one of our free lectures.
Who we are
Understanding Life Boston
1105 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Massachusetts
Email: in**@***************************on.com
Information we collect
When you register for a lecture, we collect:
- your first and last name;
- your email address;
- your mobile phone number, if you choose to provide it;
- the lecture you chose (date, time, and location) and the date you registered;
- whether you opted in to receive text messages.
When you contact us, we keep the messages you send and our replies.
When you visit the website, we and our service providers automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you view, and how you arrived at the site. This is collected through server logs, cookies, and similar technologies (see “Cookies, analytics, and advertising” below).
How we use your information
- To reserve your seat and send you a confirmation.
- To send you reminders before the lecture.
- If you are unable to attend, to let you know about the next available lecture date.
- To answer your questions and respond to your requests.
- To operate, secure, and improve the website, and to protect it against spam and abuse.
- To measure the effectiveness of our website and advertising.
- To comply with the law.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
When you register, we email you a confirmation and reminders about your lecture. If you do not attend, we may email you about the next lecture date. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link, and we will honor your request promptly. You can also unsubscribe by contacting us at the address above.
Text messages (SMS)
Text messages are optional. You will receive them only if you check the text-message box on our registration form. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of registering or attending.
If you opt in, we may text you your reservation confirmation, reminders before the lecture, and notices of upcoming lecture dates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by telling us in any other reasonable way, such as by email. Reply HELP for help.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except service providers who deliver messages on our behalf.
How we share information
We share personal information only:
- with our staff and volunteers who organize and run the lectures;
- with service providers who work on our behalf, such as website hosting, email and text-message delivery, registration management, and spam protection. They may use your information only to provide services to us;
- with analytics and advertising providers, as described below;
- when required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our visitors, ourselves, or others.
We do not sell, rent, or share phone numbers with third parties for their own marketing or advertising.
Cookies, analytics, and advertising
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel, to measure and improve our advertising on Meta platforms. You can manage this through your Meta ad preferences.
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not work properly if you do.
How long we keep information
We keep registration information only as long as needed to run our lectures and let you know about future dates, or as required by law. You can ask us to delete your information at any time.
Your choices and rights
You may ask to see, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us. We will verify your identity before acting on a request. Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under state law, and we will honor requests made under those laws.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted connections to this website and access limited to people who need it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children
Our website and lectures are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or your information, contact us at in**@***************************on.com or write to us at 1105 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Massachusetts.
