privacy policy.
Bitcoin Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that respects your privacy. We collect as little data as possible and never monetize your information. This policy explains what we collect, why, and what we do with it.
last updated: march 2026
what we collect
We keep it minimal. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address. When you use our contact form, we store your name, email, and message. That's it.
Our website may collect basic analytics data (page views, referral source, device type) through Vercel Analytics. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
how we use it
Your email is used to send you Bitcoin Bay newsletters and event updates — nothing more. Contact form submissions go directly to our team so we can respond to your inquiry.
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We never will.
third parties
We use a small number of services to operate this website: Vercel for hosting and analytics, and our email service provider for newsletters. These services process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
We do not embed third-party tracking pixels, social media widgets that phone home, or advertising networks. We have no interest in surveillance capitalism.
cookies
We use only essential cookies required for the website to function (such as authentication for admin users). We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any cookie-based profiling.
your rights
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email. If you want your data deleted entirely, email us and we will remove it promptly.
We believe in your right to privacy — both financial and digital. We build and operate this site with that principle in mind.
data security
We take reasonable measures to protect the data we hold. Our site is served over HTTPS, and access to any stored data is restricted to authorized team members.
changes to this policy
If we update this policy, we will post the revised version here with a new date. We will not materially change how we use your data without notice.
contact
Questions about this policy? Reach out at hello@bitcoinbay.foundation or use our contact form at bitcoinbay.foundation/contact.
tl;dr — we don't track you, we don't sell your data, and we think privacy is a human right.