Privacy Policy

The Beartastic Readers is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make donations through credit card payments. By using our website and providing your information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or make a donation, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This information may include:

• Name
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Credit card information (only if making a donation). Credit cards are processed through Stripe. Your personal credit card information is managed and stored by Stripe and no member of The Beartastic Readers organization has access to it. See the Stripe Privacy Policy.

We may also collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, and referring pages to help analyze website usage and improve our services.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Processing donations and providing donation receipts
• Communicating with you about your donations or inquiries
• Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (if you have opted-in to receive them)
• Analyzing website usage and improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.

We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these websites and cannot be responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us.

By using our website or providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

LAST UPDATE: 3/21/2024