Privacy Policy

    Last updated: April 2026

    1. Introduction

    Bitcoin Scholars Fund ("BSF," "we," "our," or "us") is a pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, subscribers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit bitcoinscholars.org or interact with our services.

    2. Information We Collect

    We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

    • Email address — when you subscribe to our mailing list, join the donor network, or express interest in donating.
    • Name and contact information — if you contact us directly via email or forms.
    • Donation information — amounts, dates, and tax-related documentation required for 501(c)(3) compliance, once donation processing is active.

    We also automatically collect limited technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited via standard server logs and analytics tools, solely for security and site improvement purposes.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Send updates, impact reports, and communications about the Bitcoin Scholars Fund mission.
    • Process and acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts as required by law.
    • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
    • Comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
    • Improve our website and communications.

    We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

    4. Data Storage and Third-Party Services

    Your email address and expressed interest level (donor, subscriber, or volunteer) are stored in Notion, a third-party productivity platform, for internal donor relationship management. Notion's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy at notion.so/privacy.

    We do not currently use advertising networks, retargeting pixels, or behavioral tracking tools.

    5. Cookies

    Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function as intended.

    6. Your Rights and Choices

    You may at any time:

    • Unsubscribe from our mailing list by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
    • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you.
    • Request that we stop using your information for communications.

    To exercise these rights, contact us at Hello@bitcoinscholars.org.

    7. Children's Privacy

    Our website and donor services are directed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

    8. Security

    We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use secure connections when interacting with our site.

    9. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

    10. Contact

    Questions about this Privacy Policy should be directed to:

    Bitcoin Scholars Fund
    Hello@bitcoinscholars.org