Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 12, 2026
Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Introduction

BITE: Building Impact Through Eaters (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.wearebite.org (the “Site”), register for events, or make a donation.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Register for an event or webinar

  • Complete a contact form

  • Make a donation

  • Communicate with us directly

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Organization or affiliation

  • Donation amount and transaction details

  • Any other information you choose to provide

b. Donation Information

Donations made through our Site are processed by Give Lively, a nonprofit fundraising platform, which uses Stripe as its payment processor. When you make a donation:

  • We may receive donor information such as your name, email address, mailing address, donation amount, and donation date.

  • We do not receive or store your full credit card or bank account information. Payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe in accordance with its security standards.

Please review Give Lively’s and Stripe’s privacy policies for more information about their data practices.

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Referring website

This information is used for analytics and website optimization purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website

  • Process donations and acknowledge contributions

  • Register you for events or webinars

  • Communicate with you about programs, events, or organizational updates

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our organization, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and forms)

  • Give Lively (donation processing and donor management)

  • Stripe (payment processing)

  • Zoom (event and webinar registration and hosting)

  • Email and analytics providers (e.g., email newsletters, website analytics)

These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect your information.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Cookies and Analytics

Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

Email Communications

If you opt in to receive communications from us, we may send you newsletters, event invitations, or organizational updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no website or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors and are committed to protecting donor information. Donor information is used solely for organizational purposes, including donation processing, acknowledgments, and relationship management. Donor information is not shared publicly or sold to third parties.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates to your information

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@wearebite.org
Mailing Address: BITE: Building Impact Through Eaters, 2030 Maple Ave, Evanston, Illinois 60201