Last updated: December 2025
Who we are
BDORI (Bipolar & Depression Outcomes Research Institute) is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) nonprofit- EIN: 83-0976018. Our main website is bdori.org.
The short version
We wanted to say "We do not share information with anyone. Period." but both ChatGPT and Claude said we cannot. Everything after this was designed by them 😉
We collect only what we need to run our website, respond to you, and support BDORI programs and studies. We do not sell your personal information, ever.
Your choice about anonymity
We know privacy matters, especially with mental health. You are welcome to use an alias email (including “Hide My Email”) and a non-identifying name in free text fields. We recommend using a first name you will recognize so our emails still make sense to you. If you want maximum separation, use an email address created just for BDORI and avoid sharing identifying details (like full address, employer, or family names) in open text fields unless you want us to know them for care or safety reasons.
What we collect and why
If you fill out a contact form or study application: we collect what you submit, plus basic technical information like IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system. We use this to prevent spam and abuse, keep our systems secure, and respond to you. Some applications may ask about diagnosis history, treatment history (including hospitalizations and health care use), and your goals or reasons for applying. We use that information to understand fit and eligibility, and to improve our programs and future research.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies and similar technology
We may use cookies for normal site functions and security. You can block or delete cookies in your browser, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
Analytics
We may use simple analytics to understand site traffic and whether outreach is working. Our focus is on overall trends, not tracking people across the internet.
How we use and share information
We use your information to respond to you, review applications, administer BDORI activities, improve our work, and protect safety and security.
We share information only when it is necessary to operate BDORI or when required for safety or legal reasons, such as:
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with marketers.
Programs, studies, and scholarships hosted elsewhere
BDORI itself does not run user accounts on bdori.org. If you choose to join a program, study portal, or scholarship process that is hosted by another organization or platform, you will provide information directly to that platform under its own privacy policy. BDORI may receive only the information we need to administer scholarship or study support, and when we review outcomes we prefer de-identified or aggregated summaries whenever possible.
How long we keep information
We keep information only as long as reasonably needed for program delivery, study operations, outcome evaluation, security, audits, or legal requirements. When we can, we limit access and reduce identifying details.
Your choices and questions
If you have questions or want to make a privacy request, contact us using the information below. For your protection, we may need to verify your identity before we can share or change information.
Where data is stored
Our primary operations and systems are in the United States. If you are outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the U.S. or where our service providers operate.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no online system is perfect. If you believe something is wrong or unsafe, please contact us.
Links to other sites
Our site may link to other websites. Those sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not control how they handle information.
Children
Our work is intended for adults and older adolescents who can consent or assent as appropriate. If you believe we collected information from a child without proper consent, contact us and we will address it.
Changes to this policy
If we update this policy, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top.
How to contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to privacy or your data, please contact:
Bipolar & Depression Outcomes Research Institute (BDORI)
2997 Broadmoor Valley Rd #5
Colorado Springs CO 80906 US
Or you can use our contact form and mention “privacy” in your message.