BioShift Research Foundation

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

BioShift Research Foundation (“BioShift,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our donors, visitors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information obtained through our website (bioshift.com) and affiliated platforms. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide: This includes your name, email, address, phone number, and donation information when you make a contribution or contact us.
• Automatically Collected Data: Squarespace may automatically collect limited technical data, such as your browser type, device, IP address, and pages visited. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance.

3. Use of Information

We use collected information to:

Process and acknowledge donations.
Respond to inquiries or requests.
Maintain accurate financial and donor records.
Comply with IRS and other legal requirements.
Improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

4. Donation and Payment Processing

All online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party vendors, including PayPal and Squarespace Payments, which may also process payments via Google Pay, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club International, JCB, and UnionPay.

BioShift does not store full credit card or banking information. We receive only the data necessary to confirm and acknowledge your donation.

5. Information Sharing

We may share limited personal information with:

Service providers who help us operate our website and donation systems, bound by confidentiality agreements.
Government or regulatory authorities, if legally required to do so.

We never sell or share donor information for commercial gain.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and donor data as required by law and for operational purposes such as donation records, tax documentation, and audits. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use Squarespace Analytics and limited cookies to understand site performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site functionality may be affected.

8. Security

We implement physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access or misuse. While no method of data transmission is entirely secure, we continuously monitor and update our practices to maintain high standards of protection.

9. International Donors

BioShift welcomes international supporters. Personal information collected from donors outside the United States may be transferred and stored in the U.S. By donating or communicating with us, you consent to this transfer.

We follow reasonable data protection standards consistent with applicable international principles (including GDPR) for transparency and consent.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children, and any data inadvertently collected will be deleted upon discovery.

11. Your Privacy Choices

You may request correction or deletion of your personal data, or opt out of communications, by contacting us directly at:
info@bioshiftresearchfoundation.org

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

BioShift Research Foundation
2834 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
info@bioshiftresearchfoundation.org

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. All updates will be posted to this page with the revised date indicated above.

14. Donor Privacy Commitment

BioShift Research Foundation values the trust of our donors.
We will never sell, share, or trade donor names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings on behalf of other organizations.

This policy applies to all information received both online and offline, including through electronic, written, or oral communications.