Our Privacy Policy

Introduction

This website is owned and operated by Bread For Better, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at 823 Congress Ave. STE 150-684, Austin, Texas 78701, USA. Bread For Better ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and we will always work to be responsible in our management and protection of your personal information.

This privacy policy discloses how we collect and use the information of all visitors to our website, along with donors, volunteers, and any other person affiliated with our organization. This policy applies to all personal information you provide to Bread For Better, both online and offline, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

You may opt out of communications from us by contacting us through the means described below. We value your trust and are committed to honoring your preferences.

Except as stated in this privacy policy, we do not rent, sell, share, or trade any donor, volunteer, or website visitors’ name or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. 

We may offer links to sites that are not operated by Bread For Better. If you visit one of these linked sites, you should review their privacy and other policies. We are not responsible for the policies and practices of other companies.

Information We Collect

Registration Forms. We collect contact details including your name, phone number, email, mailing and billing addresses, payment information, and involvement preferences through various sign-up forms on our site. Any additional details you provide voluntarily are also collected. This information allows us to keep you informed, involve you in our programs, assist with fundraising efforts, and respond to your inquiries. You can opt out of future communications at any time by reaching out to our team or adjusting your email settings. We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 13 years old.

Donation Information. We collect financial information during the donation process. For online donations, you'll be directed to a third-party provider that handles your payment details and processes the contribution. Any financial information shared in person or over the phone is also stored by a third-party provider. The service provider (e.g., PayPal, Venmo) retains your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies. For more details, please refer to the provider’s privacy policy. Personal donor contact information collected by Bread For Better through online, in-person, or phone donations is securely stored in our internal database, with access limited to authorized personnel who need it for legitimate business purposes.

Google. We utilize Google services, including Google Analytics, which place first-party and third-party cookies on your browser while using our website. Additionally, we may employ Google AdWords for “remarketing” to promote our site across the internet. A cookie is placed on your browser, which Google can then read to display ads on external sites. To opt out of this ad serving or Google tracking, please visit Google’s opt out page. 

Social Media Platforms. When you engage with our pages or accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, we may gather personal information that you share on those accounts. However, we adhere to the privacy policies of each respective platform and only collect and store information that they allow us to access.

Cookies. Like many websites, our web servers use "cookies" to monitor user activity on our site and log the IP address of each visitor. These cookies are not connected to any personally identifiable information but are used to gather aggregate data, such as the total number of site visitors. You can adjust your cookie settings by visiting the "Help" section of your browser’s settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process workshop registrations, donations, or purchases.

  • To communicate important information, such as volunteer information or donation receipts.

  • To improve our website, workshops, and community programs.

  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

  • To send you promotional material about future workshops or programs (if you have opted in).

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or hosting platforms) who assist in delivering our services. Such companies may be given access to your contact information needed to perform these functions. However, these companies are precluded from further disclosing the information to any other party, and they may not use such information for any other purpose.

  • Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or court order.

  • Business Transfers: In the case of a merger or partnership, your data may be transferred as part of the organization. 

  • Protect and defend our rights and property. Protect against misuse or unauthorized use of Bread For Better information. Protect the personal safety or property of our users or the public

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions through appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Opt-Out or Modify Your Information

You may opt-out of communications from Bread For Better, or update your personal information, at any time by one of the following methods:

  • Email your request to: info@breadforbetter.org

  • Call the following telephone number: (512)-827-9064

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

LAST UPDATED: 9/27/2024