Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/1/2026

Last Updated: 7/1/2026

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.beans-can.org (the “Site”), or register for events.

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:

  • Complete a data collection form (e.g. Welcome, Menu Plan, Baseline and Campaign Snapshot)
  • Communicate with us directly

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or affiliation
  • Any other information you choose to provide

b. 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
  • Register you for events or webinars
  • Communicate with you about programs, events, or campaign 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:

  • Kinsta (website hosting)
  • Qualtrics (forms)
  • 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 Kinsta, 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 CommunicationsRegistered participants in the Beans Can campaign will be sent informational and administrative emails related to the program — such as reminders, deadlines, task instructions, and updates necessary for your participation (“Program Communications”). Program Communications are a required part of participating in the campaign and cannot be unsubscribed from while you are an active participant. If you no longer wish to receive Program Communications, you may withdraw from the campaign by contacting us at tingting@wearebite.org.

Separately, we may send optional newsletters, general organizational updates, or promotional content unrelated to your active participation (“Optional Communications”). You may unsubscribe from Optional Communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those 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.

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 email us at info@wearebite.org.

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 email us at info@wearebite.org.