Privacy Policy for Better Than It Was LLC
Last Updated: [4/22/2025]

At Better Than It Was LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”), safeguarding your privacy is a fundamental tenet of our design, communication, and community engagement philosophy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you when you interact with our website, betterthanitwas.org, sign up for our communications, or engage with any of our services.

By accessing our website or submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two primary ways:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Membership Data: Name, email address, username, and any other details you choose to share when signing up for community access or member content.

• Communications: When you email us, fill out contact forms, or respond to surveys.

• Purchases or Donations (future intent): If applicable, billing information, shipping details, and transaction history.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on the site, referring URLs.

• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance site functionality and remember user preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services and user experience.

• Facilitate communication about updates, new content, products, or membership features.

• Protect the integrity of our platform and monitor for security threats.

• Understand community engagement and inform future creative development.

• Comply with legal obligations and respect all applicable data protection laws.

3. Email Communications

If you opt-in to receive emails, we may contact you with curated content, announcements, and internal invitations to participate in surveys, member forums, or project collaborations.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email footer or contacting us directly.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with:

• Hosting and infrastructure (e.g., secure web servers)

• Email delivery systems

• Analytics tools

These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and only use it for the purpose of providing services to us.

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• Encrypted communications (SSL/TLS)

• Limited data access protocols

• Routine platform updates and monitoring

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Know what data we hold about you.

• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data.

• Objection: Object to how your data is used under certain circumstances.

• Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a usable format.

To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@betterthanitwas.org

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16. If we learn that such data has been inadvertently collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or organizational practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, reach out to:

Better Than It Was LLC
Email: active@betterthanitwas.org
Website: www.betterthanitwas.org