Bridge Manifesto

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4.03.2025

Bridge Manifesto (BM) Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Donations: When you make a donation through our website, your payment is securely processed by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

  • Contact Form: When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide.

  • Mailing List Sign-Up: If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address to send you updates and relevant communications.

  • Website Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect non-personal information about website traffic, usage patterns, and user behavior. This helps us improve your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve our website and services through analytics

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with other nonprofits, third-party marketers, or external organizations.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information. Stripe encrypts and handles all financial transactions securely.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services including:

  • Stripe for secure donation processing

  • Google Analytics for understanding website traffic and usage

These services may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Your Choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link provided in our emails

  • Contact us to request changes or deletions of your personal data

7. GDPR Compliance (for EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you

  • The right to correct or delete your personal data

  • The right to restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past processing)

  • The right to data portability (to request your data in a usable format)

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Form on the website.

8. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to help the site provide a better user experience.

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic via Google Analytics

  • Remember user preferences (where applicable)

  • Monitor the performance and functionality of our website

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site

  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences when you return to our site

If you are in the EU, you may be prompted with a cookie banner when you visit the site, giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please reach out to us using our Contact Form on the website.