Effective Date: October 1, 2022
Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Introduction

Bitcoin is Better Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the website www.bitcoinisbetter.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register on the Site

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Fill out a form or survey

• Participate in our educational programs

• Make a donation

• Contact us via email or contact forms

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Referring URLs

• Pages viewed and time spent on pages

• Click data

• Cookie identifiers

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services

• Process donations and transactions

• Send you educational content and updates

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

• Improve our website and user experience

• Analyze Site usage and trends

• Send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)

• Comply with legal obligations

• Prevent fraud and enhance security

• Deliver personalized content and advertising

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes

• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you

• Legal Obligation: When we must comply with legal requirements

• Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate business interest that doesn't override your rights

4. Google Ads and Third-Party Advertising

4.1 Advertising Services

We use Google Ads and other third-party advertising services to display advertisements on our Site and across the internet. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site

• Measure ad performance and effectiveness

• Provide interest-based advertising

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

4.3 Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, analytics, hosting)

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

• With Your Consent: When you have given explicit permission

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data

• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization

• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [support@bitcoinisbetter.org].

8. International Data Transfers

Bitcoin is Better Inc. is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

For EEA users, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with GDPR.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption

• Secure servers and databases

• Regular security audits

• Access controls and authentication

• Employee training on data protection

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Cookie Policy

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)

• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness

• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Managing Cookies:

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for detailed instructions. Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. Our Site does not currently respond to these signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page

• Updating the "Last Updated" date

• Sending an email notification (for material changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Bitcoin is Better Inc.
Email: support@bitcoinisbetter.org
Address: 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at: support@bitcoinisbetter.org

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

Consent Statement:
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.