Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 16, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and informs You about Your privacy rights and legal protections.

1. Definitions

Company refers to THE BITEW FOUNDATION, Palo Alto, California.
Website refers to https://bitewfoundation.org.
Service refers to the Website.
Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data: Email address, first and last name, phone number, mailing address, and volunteer/membership applications.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and diagnostic device information.
Donations & Payments: We do not store full payment card details. Payment transactions are processed directly by secure third-party payment processors adhering to PCI-DSS standards.

3. Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data to provide and maintain our Service, process volunteer applications, and communicate foundation project updates.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Information is only shared with trusted service providers strictly necessary to operate our website or when required by law.

5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Data. Contact us at any time to exercise these rights.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: tisase71@gmail.com