4Bits4Care ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.4bits4.care ("Site"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
   Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
   Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information about your visit to our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit.

Use of Information
   We may use the information we collect to:
     - Provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
     - Improve, personalize, and expand our Site.
     - Understand and analyze how you use our Site.
     - Develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
     - Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the Site, and for marketing and promotional purposes.
     - Process your transactions and donations.

Donor Information Usage, Storage, and Protection

Donations via Zeffy

At 4Bits4Care, we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We accept donations through Zeffy, a secure donation platform. When you make a donation via Zeffy, please be aware of the following:
 

Secure Transactions: Zeffy uses industry-standard encryption technology to ensure that your donation transaction is secure.
Information Storage by Zeffy: If you choose to become a monthly or annual donor, Zeffy will store your payment information securely. This allows for the automatic processing of your recurring donations.
No Storage of Payment Information by 4Bits4Care: 4Bits4Care does not store your payment information. All payment details are handled directly by Zeffy.

Email Address Storage and Usage

When you make a donation, we may collect and store your email address at our main office for the following purposes:

Updates and Newsletters: We will use your email address to send you updates about our programs, initiatives, and events. This ensures that you stay informed about how your contributions are making a difference.
Future Donation Requests: Occasionally, we may contact you to ask if you would like to make additional donations to support our ongoing efforts.

Protection of Donor Information

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. Here are the measures we have in place:

Secure Storage: Your email address is stored securely in our database, which is protected by industry-standard security protocols to prevent unauthorized access.
Limited Access: Only authorized personnel at 4Bits4Care have access to your email address. These individuals are trained to handle your information with the utmost care and confidentiality.
No Sharing of Information: We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties, except as necessary to process your donations through Zeffy or as required by law.

Opt-Out and Data Access

Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive updates or donation requests from us, you can opt-out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us directly at humanity.united@4bits4.care
- **Data Access:** You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information stored by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how your donor information is used, stored, and protected, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at:

Email: humanity.united@4bits4.care

We greatly appreciate your support and are committed to maintaining your trust through transparent and secure information practices.


Disclosure of Information
   - We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personal Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
   - We may also release information when it's release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our Site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property or safety.
 

Security of Information
   - We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies
   - Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

Third-Party Links
   - Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

Children's Privacy
   - Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will delete such information from our records.

Your Rights
   - Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
   - We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us
    - If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
      - Email: humanity.united@4bits4.care

GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Notice for 4Bits4Care

4Bits4Care ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Although 4Bits4Care is based in Texas, we recognize our obligations to comply with these regulations if we process personal data of individuals located in the European Union (EU) or California.

Data Processing Activities

Types of Data Collected:

- Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details when you donate, subscribe to our newsletters, or engage with our services.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage data to improve our website and services.

Purpose of Data Processing:

- Donation Processing: To process and manage your donations.
- Communication: To communicate with you about our programs, initiatives, and events.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Legal Basis for Processing:

- Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent to process your personal data for specific purposes.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., processing your donation).
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

Obtaining Explicit Consent

When collecting personal data, we will obtain your explicit consent by clearly explaining:

- The specific purpose(s) for which your data will be used.
- The legal basis for processing your data.
- Your rights regarding your personal data.

You will have the option to provide or withhold your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at humanity.united@4bits4.care

Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:

- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another data controller.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at humanity.united@4bits4.care


Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure storage, and access controls.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Notice, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

- Email: humanity.united@4bits4.care
- Address: 

Compliance with Other Applicable Laws

In addition to GDPR and CCPA, 4Bits4Care ensures compliance with all other relevant data protection regulations and laws applicable to our operations. This includes, but is not limited to, the Texas Business and Commerce Code and any future state or federal privacy laws.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, we will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities promptly, as required by applicable law. We have procedures in place to detect, report, and investigate data breaches.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated notice on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this notice. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated notice.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

Third-Party Processors

We may engage third-party service providers to process personal data on our behalf. These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect the confidentiality and security of personal data and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

Where required, we will conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals arising from our data processing activities. DPIAs are particularly relevant for processing operations that are likely to result in a high risk to individuals, such as large-scale processing of sensitive data.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Notice, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: humanity.united@4bits4.care